Virginia Corp

question 28

Essay

Virginia Corp. owned all of the voting common stock of Stateside Co. Both companies use the perpetual inventory method, and Virginia decided to use the partial equity method to account for this investment. During 2010, Virginia made cash sales of $400,000 to Stateside. The gross profit rate was 30% of the selling price. By the end of 2010, Stateside had sold 75% of the goods to outside parties for $420,000 cash.
Prepare the consolidation entries that should be made at the end of 2010.

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Definitions:

Market-Product Focus

A strategic approach focusing on specific markets and product lines to meet customer needs effectively.

Perceptual Maps

A visual tool used in marketing to display the perceptions of customers or potential customers regarding products, brands, or companies on various dimensions.

Cannibalization Effects

The reduction in sales volume, revenue, or market share of one product as a result of the introduction of a new product by the same company.

Strategic Marketing Process

A systematic approach to planning, executing, and managing marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.