Pal Corporation Paid $5,000 for a 60% Interest in Sonny

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Essay

Pal Corporation paid $5,000 for a 60% interest in Sonny Inc. on January 1, 2014 when Sonny's stockholders' equity consisted of $5,000 Capital Stock and $2,500 Retained Earnings. The fair value and book value of Sonny's assets and liabilities were equal on this date. Two years later, on December 31, 2015, the balance sheets of Pal and Sonny are summarized as follows:
Required:
Complete the consolidated balance sheet working papers for Pal Corporation and Subsidiary at December 31, 2015.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount to be returned to the holder at maturity, often unrelated to its market value.

Semiannual Interest Payments

Interest payments made twice a year on investments such as bonds.

Annual Contract Rate

The interest rate agreed upon in a contract for a year-long period.

Carrying Value

Also known as book value, it is the value of an asset or liability according to a company's financial statements.