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On January 1,2004,Plimsol Company acquired 100 percent of Shipping Corporation's voting shares,at underlying book value.Plimsol uses the cost method in accounting for its investment in Shipping.Shipping's retained earnings was $75,000 on the date of acquisition.On December 31,2004,the trial balance data for the two companies are as follows:
On January 1,2004,Plimsol Company acquired 100 percent of Shipping Corporation's voting shares,at underlying book value.Plimsol uses the cost method in accounting for its investment in Shipping.Shipping's retained earnings was $75,000 on the date of acquisition.On December 31,2004,the trial balance data for the two companies are as follows:    -Based on the information provided,what amount of total stockholder's equity will be reported in the consolidated balance sheet prepared on December 31,2004? A) $190,000 B) $335,000 C) $460,000 D) $310,000
-Based on the information provided,what amount of total stockholder's equity will be reported in the consolidated balance sheet prepared on December 31,2004?


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Capital Contributions

Investments made by owners or shareholders into a company in exchange for an increase in ownership equity or stock without the need for repayment.

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The complete amount of stock issued by a company, including all shares currently held by shareholders.

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