A is corrent. Consolidated statements are prepared as if the acquirer and acquiree were one economic entity. From the point of view of the consolidated entity, the $70,000 is not payable to or receivable from any outside company. In other words, the consolidated entity does not have a receivable or payable. Therefore, the entire $70,000 payable on Sub’s books and the entire $70,000 receivable on Par’s books must be eliminated against each other. The level of ownership (60%) does not affect this elimination.
B is incorrect. Consolidated statements are prepared as if the acquirer and acquiree were one economic entity. From the point of view of the consolidated entity, the $70,000 is not payable to or receivable from any outside company. In other words, the consolidated entity does not have a receivable or payable. Therefore, the entire $70,000 payable on Sub’s books and the entire $70,000 receivable on Par’s books must be eliminated against each other. The level of ownership (60%) does not affect this elimination.
B is incorrect. Consolidated statements are prepared as if the acquirer and acquiree were one economic entity. From the point of view of the consolidated entity, the $70,000 is not payable to or receivable from any outside company. In other words, the consolidated entity does not have a receivable or payable. Therefore, the entire $70,000 payable on Sub’s books and the entire $70,000 receivable on Par’s books must be eliminated against each other. The level of ownership (60%) does not affect this elimination.
D is incorrect. Consolidated statements are prepared as if the acquirer and acquiree were one economic entity. From the point of view of the consolidated entity, the $70,000 is not payable to or receivable from any outside company. In other words, the consolidated entity does not have a receivable or payable. Therefore, the entire $70,000 payable on Sub’s books and the entire $70,000 receivable on Par’s books must be eliminated against each other. The level of ownership (60%) does not affect this elimination.
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