Gargiulo Company, a 90% Owned Subsidiary of Posito Corporation, Sells

question 25

Multiple Choice

Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2010.

Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends.

For consolidation purposes, what amount would be debited to January 1 retained earnings for the 2010 consolidation worksheet entry with regard to the unrealized gross profit of the 2010 intra-entity transfer of merchandise?

• A) $0.
• B) $1,600.
• C) $300.
• D) $240.
• E) $270.

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Definitions:

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually on a regular basis.

Operating Expenses

The costs related to the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost of manufacturing or purchasing the goods a company has sold during a period.

Taxable Income

The portion of individual or corporate income subject to taxation, after all deductions and exemptions.