The Following Information Applies to Questions 35-26

question 15

Multiple Choice

The following information applies to Questions 35-26
On December 31, 20X8, Melkor Corporation acquired 80 percent of Sydney Company's common stock for $160,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $40,000. Of the $75,000 differential, $10,000 related to the increased value of Sydney's inventory, $20,000 related to the increased value of its land, and $25,000 related to the increased value of its equipment that had a remaining life of 10 years from the date of combination. Sydney sold all inventory it held at the end of 20X8 during 20X9. The land to which the differential related was also sold during 20X9 for a large gain. At the date of combination, Sydney reported retained earnings of $75,000 and common stock outstanding of $50,000. In 20X9, Sydney reported net income of $60,000, but paid no dividends. Melkor accounts for its investment in Sydney using the equity method.
-Based on the preceding information,what is the amount of write-off of differential associated with this acquisition recorded by Melkor during 20X9?

• A) $0
• B) $32,500
• C) $26,000
• D) $20,000

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Definitions:

Unit-level Activity

Activities that are performed each time a unit is produced, directly associated with the production of units.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the production process that are not directly tied to the product, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of managers.

Activity-based Costing

A costing method that identifies activities in an organization and assigns the cost of each activity to all products and services according to the actual consumption by each.

Production Order

A document issued to the manufacturing shop floor to produce a specific quantity of material within a certain timeframe.