Question & Answer: Parent owns 75% of the outstanding stock of Sub. Sub reports income of $300,000 and pays dividends…..

Parent owns 75% of the outstanding stock of Sub. Sub reports income of $300,000 and pays dividends of $100,000 in 2014, the first full year they have been combined. The only adjustment needed to the income of Sub is additional depreciation expense of $10,000. What effect will this year have on the non-controlling interest of Parent? Ignore any income tax effects.

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Ans:

Subsidiary Income    – 300000

less: Dividend               (100000)

additional depreciation expense             (10000)

Consolidated Income                  190000

Share of non-controlling interest = 190000 x 25% = $ 47500

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