Keefe Inc, a Calendar-Year Corporation, Acquires 70% of George Company

question 28

Multiple Choice

Keefe Inc, a calendar-year corporation, acquires 70% of George Company on September 1, 2014, and an additional 10% on January 1, 2015. Total annual amortization of $6,000 relates to the first acquisition. George reports the following figures for 2015: Without regard for this investment, Keefe independently earns $300,000 in net income during 2015.
All net income is earned evenly throughout the year.
What is the controlling interest in consolidated net income for 2015?

• A) $380,000.
• B) $375,200.
• C) $375,800.
• D) $376,000.
• E) $400,000.

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