McGraw Corp

question 22

Essay

McGraw Corp. owned all of the voting common stock of both Ritter Co. and Lawler Co. During 2011, Ritter sold inventory to Lawler. The goods had cost Ritter $65,000, and they were sold to Lawler for $100,000. At the end of 2011, Lawler still held 30% of the inventory.
Required:
How should the sale between Lawler and Ritter be accounted for in a consolidation worksheet? Show worksheet entries to support your answer.

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Definitions:

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its revenues without needing to increase its financial leverage.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing the owners' claim on the business.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from gross income.

Dividends Paid

The total amount of dividends that a corporation has paid out to its shareholders during a specific period, typically expressed on a per share basis.