Assume That Polar Sold Inventory to Icecap at a Markup

question 89

Essay

Assume that Polar sold inventory to Icecap at a markup equal to 25% of cost.Intra-entity transfers were $130,000 in 2017 and $165,000 in 2018.Of this inventory, $39,000 of the 2017 transfers were retained and then sold by Icecap in 2018, while $55,000 of the 2018 transfers was held until 2019.
Required:
For the consolidated financial statements for 2018, determine the balances that would appear for the following accounts: (i) Cost of Goods Sold; (ii) Inventory; and (iii) Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Stream

A sustained flow of actions or processes, often referring to investments or financial commitments that span a lengthy period.

User Cost

The cost of using a good or service, including the opportunity cost of forgone alternatives and the depreciation of the good's own value over time.

Government Regulation

The imposition of laws and rules by government aimed at affecting the behavior of individuals and industries to achieve societal goals.

Extraction Cost

The cost associated with the removal of raw materials from the earth, which can influence the price of goods.