Stiller Company, an 80% Owned Subsidiary of Leo Company, Purchased

question 71

Multiple Choice

Stiller Company, an 80% owned subsidiary of Leo Company, purchased land from Leo on March 1, 2010, for $75,000. The land originally cost Leo $60,000. Stiller reported net income of $125,000 and $140,000 for 2010 and 2011, respectively. Leo uses the equity method to account for its investment. On a consolidation worksheet, what adjustment would be made for 2010 regarding the land transfer?

• A) Debit gain for $50,000.
• B) Credit gain for $50,000.
• C) Debit land for $15,000.
• D) Credit land for $15,000.
• E) Credit gain for $15,000.

Identify and explain the different types of adjustments, including accruals and deferrals.

Understand the revenue recognition and matching principles.

Differentiate between accrual and cash basis of accounting.

Explain the role of adjusting entries in affecting financial statement accounts.

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