Boycott Company Holds 75 Percent Ownership of Fred Corporation

question 22

Essay

Boycott Company holds 75 percent ownership of Fred Corporation.The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31,20X8,and December 31,20X9,are as follows:
The 20X9 consolidated income statement contained the following amounts:

Boycott acquired its investment in Fred on January 1,20X6,for $120,000.At that date,the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $40,000,and Fred reported net assets of $130,000.A total of $20,000 of the differential was assigned to goodwill.The remainder of the differential was assigned to equipment with a remaining life of 10 years from the date of combination.

Boycott sold $100,000 of bonds on December 31,20X9,to assist in generating additional funds.Fred reported net income of $20,000 for 20X9 and paid dividends of $10,000.Boycott reported 20X9 equity-method net income of $75,000 paid dividends of $20,000 for the year.
Required:
1)Prepare a worksheet to develop a consolidated statement of cash flows for 20X9 using the indirect method of computing cash flows from operations.
2)Prepare a consolidated statement of cash flows for 20X9.
Problem 55 (continued):

---

Definitions:

Transparency

The principle of allowing individuals clear access to information, processes, and decisions.

Forms of Coercion

Various means by which individuals or entities force others to act in certain ways against their will, often involving threats or pressure.

Rule Breaches

Incidents where established rules, policies, or laws are violated, potentially leading to disciplinary action or legal consequences.

Corruption

The abuse of entrusted power for private gain.