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29 December, 01:25

Paar Corporation bought 100 percent of Kimmel, Inc., on January 1, 2012. On that date, Paar's equipment (10-year life) has a book value of $420,000 but a fair value of $520,000. Kimmel has equipment (10-year life) with a book value of $272,000 but a fair value of $400,000. Paar uses the equity method to record its investment in Kimmel. On December 31, 2014, Paar has equipment with a book value of $294,000 but a fair value of $445,200. Kimmel has equipment with a book value of $190,400 but a fair value of $357,000. What is the consolidated balance for the Equipment account as of December 31, 2014?

A. $612,600.

B. $574,000.

C. $802,200.

D. $484,400.

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  1. 29 December, 01:36
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    B) 574,000

    Explanation:

    Equipment book of Paar value on december 31/14 of $294,000.-

    Add Kimmels equipment book value on december 31/14 of $190,00

    Add original acquisition-date allocation to Kimmel's equipment of ($400,000 - $272,000) = $128,000

    Less Amortization of alloction ($128,000 / 10 years for 3 years) = (38,400)

    Eqcuals consolidated equipment of $574,000
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