Question

On April 1, 2020, Republic Company sold equipment to its wholly owned subsidiary, Barre Corporation, for $40,000. At the time of the transfer, the asset had an original cost (to Republic) of $60,000 and accumulated depreciation of $25,000. The equipment has a five year estimated remaining life. Barre reported net income of $250,000, $270,000 and $310,000 in 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Republic received dividends from Barre of $90,000, $105,000 and $120,000 for 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. What was the amount of the credit to depreciation expense on the 2020 consolidation worksheet

Answer 1

$750

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for What was the amount of the credit to depreciation expense on the 2020 consolidation worksheet

2020 Credit to depreciation expense=[($60,000/5 years )-($60,000-$25,000/5 years)]/5 years*9/12

2020 Credit to depreciation expense=[($60,000/5 years )-($35,000/5 years)]/5 years*9/12

2020 Credit to depreciation expense=[($12,000-$7,000)/5 years*9/12]

2020 Credit to depreciation expense=$5,000/5 years*9/12

2020 Credit to depreciation expense=$750

Therefore the amount of the credit to depreciation expense on the 2020 consolidation worksheet is $750