Farm Owns 70% of the Common Shares of XL and Accounts

question 25

Essay

Farm owns 70% of the common shares of XL and accounts for its investment using the cost method. In 20X6, Farm purchased equipment from XL for $300,000. The equipment had been purchased by XL for $420,000 in 20X2, had accumulated depreciation of $168,000 and a six-year remaining life at December 31, 20X5. Both companies record a full year of depreciation expense in the year of the purchase and no depreciation in the year of a sale.
Required:
Indicate the consolidation adjustments to the following accounts for the years ended 20X6, 20X8, and 20X11:
• Depreciation expense
• Net book value of equipment
• Non-controlling interest on statement of comprehensive income
• Non-controlling interest on statement of financial position
• Retained earnings, end of year

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Definitions:

Predictable Variability

The expected fluctuation in demand, supply, or operational processes that can be anticipated based on patterns or historical data.

Forecasted Demand

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Subcontracting

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Seasonal Workforce

Employees hired on a temporary basis, often in industries that experience fluctuations in demand at different times of the year.