Walsh Company Sells Inventory to Its Subsidiary, Fisher Company, at a Profit

question 110

Multiple Choice

Walsh Company sells inventory to its subsidiary, Fisher Company, at a profit during 2012. One-third of the inventory is sold by Walsh uses the equity method to account for its investment in Fisher.
In the consolidation worksheet for 2012, which of the following choices would be a credit entry to eliminate unrealized intra-entity gross profit with regard to the 2012 intra-entity sales?

• A) Retained earnings.
• B) Cost of goods sold.
• C) Inventory.
• D) Investment in Fisher Company.
• E) Sales.

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Definitions:

Departmental Predetermined Overhead Rates

Rates used to allocate overhead costs to products more accurately by setting individual rates for different departments.

Machine-Hours

The total number of hours that machinery is in operation during a specific period, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of goods to cover overhead and profit when determining the selling price.

Selling Prices

The amounts of money charged to customers in exchange for goods or services.