Q1. . The FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 R related to the Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. Describe what a Variable Interest Entity is and discuss why the FASB has difficulty in prescribing when these entities are consolidated?

Q2. Parent Company acquired 90% of Son Inc. on January 31, 20X2 in exchange for cash. The book value of Son's individual assets and liabilities approximated their acquisition-date fair values. On the date of acquisition, Son reported the following:
During the year Son Inc. reported $310,000 in net income and declared $15,000 in dividends. Parent Company reported $520,000 in net income and declared $25,000 in dividends. Parent accounts for their investment using the equity method. 4 Marks

Required:

1. What journal entry will Parent make on the date of acquisition to record the investment in Son Inc.?

2. If Parent were to prepare a consolidated balance sheet on the acquisition date (January 31, 20X2), what is the basic elimination entry Parent would use in the consolidation worksheet?

3. What is Parent's balance in "Investment in Son Inc." prior to consolidation on December 31, 20X2?

4. What is the basic elimination entry Parent would use in the consolidation worksheet on December 31, 20X2?

Q3. Assume that on December 31, 2014, Hassen Co's Investment in Sultan account has a balance of $510,000. Also, assume that Hassen's 80% interest in Salt has a fair value of $750,000. On January 1, 2015, Hassen sells half (remaining 40%) of Sultan's shares for $200,000. 4 Marks

Required:

Find the value of remaining investment and the gain on sale for Hassen Co. (Show your calculation)

Prepare the appropriate journal entry of the sale gain and deduction of the investment for Hassen Co