Question

Malone Co. owned 70% of Bernard Corp.'s common stock. During November 2021, Bernard sold merchandise to Malone for $150,000. At December 31, 2021, 40% of this merchandise remained in Malone's inventory. For 2021, gross profit percentages were 25% of sales for Malone and 30% of sales for Bernard. The amount of intra-entity gross profit remaining in ending inventory at December 31, 2021 that should be eliminated in the consolidation process is: Multiple Choice $18,000. $45,000. $36,000. $11,250. $14,400.

Answer 1

$18,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine what The amount of intra-entity gross profit remaining in ending inventory at December 31, 2021 that should be eliminated in the consolidation process is:.

Using this formula

Intra-Entity Gross Profit =(Transfer Price × Percentage of Bernard's GP) × Intra-Entity Transfers Remaining in Ending Inventory

Let plug in the formula

Intra-Entity Gross Profit=($150,000×30% )×40%

Intra-Entity Gross Profit=$45,000×40%

Intra-Entity Gross Profit=$18,000

Therefore The amount of intra-entity gross profit remaining in ending inventory at December 31, 2021 that should be eliminated in the consolidation process is:$18,000