On January 1,20X8,Potter Corporation Acquired 90 Percent of Shoemaker Company's

question 25

Multiple Choice

On January 1,20X8,Potter Corporation acquired 90 percent of Shoemaker Company's voting stock,at underlying book value.The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 10 percent of the book value of Shoemaker at that date.Potter uses the fully adjusted equity method in accounting for its ownership of Shoemaker.On December 31,20X9,the trial balances of the two companies are as follows:

-Based on the preceding information,what amount would be reported as retained earnings in the consolidated balance sheet prepared at December 31,20X9?

• A)$314,000
• B)$294,000
• C)$150,000
• D)$424,000

Differentiate between variable and fixed expenses.

Develop an understanding of budgeting, including deficits and surpluses, and its role in managing personal finances.

Calculate and analyze monthly budget and financial ratios.

Identify appropriate storage solutions for financial and personal documents.

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