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

question 36

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, 2012. 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 2013 consolidation worksheet entry with regard to the unrealized gross profit of the 2012 intra-entity transfer of merchandise?

• A) $240.
• B) $300.
• C) $2,000.
• D) $1,600.
• E) $270.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Sales

The anticipated revenue from sales of products or services for a specific period, as projected in a company's budget.

Credit Sales

Sales for which payment is not received at the time of sale but is expected to be paid at a future date.

Raw Material Purchases

The total cost of raw materials bought by a company for use in production during a specific period.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that change with the level of production output and are associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct labor and materials.