Following Are Selected Accounts for Green Corporation and Vega Company

question 75

Multiple Choice

Following are selected accounts for Green Corporation and Vega Company as of December 31, 2013. Several of Green's accounts have been omitted.

Green acquired 100% of Vega on January 1, 2009, by issuing 10,500 shares of its $10 par value common stock with a fair value of $95 per share. On January 1, 2009, Vega's land was undervalued by $40,000, its buildings were overvalued by $30,000, and equipment was undervalued by $80,000. The buildings have a 20-year life and the equipment has a 10-year life. $50,000 was attributed to an unrecorded trademark with a 16-year remaining life. There was no goodwill associated with this investment.
Compute the December 31, 2013, consolidated additional paid-in capital.

• A) $210,000.
• B) $75,000.
• C) $1,102,500.
• D) $942,500.
• E) $525,000.

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Definitions:

Equity Accounted Balance

A method of accounting whereby an investor recognizes its share of the profits and losses of its investee within its own financial statements.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of an entity's operations and activities, indicating income or deficit over a specific period.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies by recognizing the investor's share of the earnings of the investee.

Non-current Assets

Assets that are intended for use over a long-term period, usually more than one year, such as property, plant, and equipment.