For Consolidation Purposes, What Amount Would Be Debited to January

question 41

Multiple Choice

For consolidation purposes, what amount would be debited to January 1 retained earnings for the 2019 consolidation worksheet entry with regard to the unrecognized intra-entity gross profit remaining in ending inventory with respect to the 2018 intra-entity transfer of merchandise?

• A) $3,000.
• B) $2,400.
• C) $1,000.
• D) $ 800.
• E) $ 900.

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