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Refer to the information given in P12-23 for Palermo and its subsidiary, Salina Ranching. Assume that the Australian dollar (A$) is the functional currency and that Palermo uses the fully adjusted equity method for accounting for its investment in Salina Ranching. Required: a. Prepare the entries that Palermo would record in 20X3 for its investment in Salina Ranching. Your entries should include the following: (1) Record the initial investment on January 1, 20X3. (2) Record the dividend received by the parent company. (3) Recognize the parent company’s share of the equity income of the subsidiary. (4) Record the amortizations of the differential. (5) Recognize the translation adjustment required by the parent from the adjustment of the differential. (6) Recognize the parent company’s share of the translation adjustment resulting from the translation of the subsidiary’s accounts. b. Provide the necessary documentation and support for the amounts recorded in the journal entries, including a schedule of the translation adjustment related to the differential. Data from P12-23: Palermo Inc. purchased 80 percent of the outstanding stock of Salina Ranching Company, located in Australia, on January 1, 20X3. The purchase price in Australian dollars (A$) was A$200,000, and A$40,000 of the differential was allocated to plant and equipment, which is amortized over a 10-year period. The remainder of the differential was attributable to a patent. Palermo Inc. amortizes the patent over 10 years. Salina Ranching’s trial balance on December 31, 20X3, in Australian dollars is as follows:
Refer to the information given in P12-23 for Palermo and its subsidiary, Salina Ranching. Assume that the Australian dollar (A$) is the functional currency and that Palermo uses the fully adjusted equity method for accounting for its investment in Salina Ranching.

Required:
a. Prepare the entries that Palermo would record in 20X3 for its investment in Salina Ranching. Your entries should include the following:
(1) Record the initial investment on January 1, 20X3.
(2) Record the dividend received by the parent company.
(3) Recognize the parent company’s share of the equity income of the subsidiary.
(4) Record the amortizations of the differential.
(5) Recognize the translation adjustment required by the parent from the adjustment of the differential.
(6) Recognize the parent company’s share of the translation adjustment resulting from the translation of the subsidiary’s accounts.
b. Provide the necessary documentation and support for the amounts recorded in the journal entries, including a schedule of the translation adjustment related to the differential.

Data from P12-23:

Palermo Inc. purchased 80 percent of the outstanding stock of Salina Ranching Company, located in Australia, on January 1, 20X3. The purchase price in Australian dollars (A$) was A$200,000, and A$40,000 of the differential was allocated to plant and equipment, which is amortized over a 10-year period. The remainder of the differential was attributable to a patent. Palermo Inc. amortizes the patent over 10 years. Salina Ranching’s trial balance on December 31, 20X3, in Australian dollars is as follows:


Additional Information:
1. Salina Ranching uses average cost for cost of goods sold. Inventory increased by A$20,000 during the year. Purchases were made uniformly during 20X3. The ending inventory was acquired at the average exchange rate for the year.
2. Plant and equipment were acquired as follows:

Date ………………………………………………Cost
January 20X1 A………………………………………...$180,000
January 1, 20X3 …………………………………………..60,000

3. Plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and a 10-year life with no residual value.
4. The payable to Palermo is in Australian dollars. Palermo’s books show a receivable from Salina Ranching of $6,480.
5. The 10-year bonds were issued on July 1, 20X3, for A$106,000. The premium is amortized on a straight-line basis. The interest is paid on April 1 and October 1. 
6. The dividends were declared and paid on April 1.
7. Exchange rates were as follows:

A$ $
January 20X1 ……………………………..1 = 0.93
August 20X1 ……………………………….1 = 0.88
January 1, 20X3 …………………………...1 = 0.70
April 1, 20X3. ………………………………..1 = 0.67
July 1, 20X3 …………………………………1 = 0.64
December 31, 20X3 ………………………1 = 0.60
20X3 average ……………………………….1 = 0.65

Required:
a. Prepare a schedule translating the December 31, 20X3, trial balance of Salina Ranching from Australian dollars to U.S. dollars.
b. Prepare a schedule providing a proof of the translation adjustment.

Additional Information: 1. Salina Ranching uses average cost for cost of goods sold. Inventory increased by A$20,000 during the year. Purchases were made uniformly during 20X3. The ending inventory was acquired at the average exchange rate for the year. 2. Plant and equipment were acquired as follows: Date ………………………………………………Cost January 20X1 A………………………………………...$180,000 January 1, 20X3 …………………………………………..60,000 3. Plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method and a 10-year life with no residual value. 4. The payable to Palermo is in Australian dollars. Palermo’s books show a receivable from Salina Ranching of $6,480. 5. The 10-year bonds were issued on July 1, 20X3, for A$106,000. The premium is amortized on a straight-line basis. The interest is paid on April 1 and October 1. 6. The dividends were declared and paid on April 1. 7. Exchange rates were as follows: A$ $ January 20X1 ……………………………..1 = 0.93 August 20X1 ……………………………….1 = 0.88 January 1, 20X3 …………………………...1 = 0.70 April 1, 20X3. ………………………………..1 = 0.67 July 1, 20X3 …………………………………1 = 0.64 December 31, 20X3 ………………………1 = 0.60 20X3 average ……………………………….1 = 0.65 Required: a. Prepare a schedule translating the December 31, 20X3, trial balance of Salina Ranching from Australian dollars to U.S. dollars. b. Prepare a schedule providing a proof of the translation adjustment.





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Debits Credits Cash A$ 44,100 Accounts Receivable (net) 72,000 Inventory 86,000 Plant & Equipment 240,000 Accumulated Depreciation A$ 60,000 Accounts Payable 53,800 Payable to Palermo Inc. 10,800 Interest Payable 3,000 12% Bonds Payable 100,000 Premium on Bonds 5,700 Common Stock 90,000 Retained Earnings 40,000 Sales 579,000 Cost of Goods Sold 330,000 Depreciation Expense 24,000 Operating Expenses 131,500 Interest Expense 5,700 Dividends Paid 9,000 Total A$942,300 A$942,300


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