Question

On January 1, 2021, Ackerman sold equipment to Brannigan (a wholly owned subsidiary) for $200,000 in cash. The equipment had originally cost $180,000 but had a book value of only $110,000 when transferred. On that date, the equipment had a five-year remaining life. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method. Ackerman reported $300,000 in net income in 2021 (not including any investment income) while Brannigan reported $98,000. Ackerman attributed any excess acquisition-date fair value to Brannigan's unpatented technology, which was amortized at a rate of $4,000 per year. What is consolidated net income for 2021

Answer 1

Answer: $‭322,000‬

Step-by-step explanation:

Consolidated income = Net income from Ackerman + Net Income from Brannigan + Excess depreciation - Amortization of unpatented tech - Gain from transfer of equipment

Excess depreciation = New depreciation of equipment - Old depreciation

Depreciation is straight line;

= (200,000/5 years) - (110,000/5)

= $18,000

Gain from transfer of equipment

= Sales - Book value

= 200,000 - 110,000

= $90,000

Consolidated income = 300,000 + 98,000 + 18,000 - 4,000 - 90,000

= $‭322,000‬