Kearns Inc. owned all of Burke Corp. For 2021, Kearns reported net income (without consideration of its investment in Burke) of $350,000 while the subsidiary reported $127,000. There are no excess amortizations associated with this consolidation. The subsidiary had bonds payable outstanding on January 1, 2021, with a book value of $303,000. The parent acquired the bonds on that date for $285,000. During 2021, Kearns reported interest income of $32,000 while Burke reported interest expense of $29,000. What is consolidated net income for 2021?
A) $456,000.
B) $462,000.
C) $477,000.
D) $492,000.
E) $498,000.

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The Answer of Kearns Inc. owned all of Burke Corp. For 2021, Kearns reported net income (without consideration of its investment in Burke) of $350,000 while the subsidiary reported $127,000. There are no excess amortizations associated with this consolidation. The subsidiary had bonds payable outstanding on January 1, 2021, with a book value of $303,000. The parent acquired the bonds on that date for $285,000. During 2021, Kearns reported interest income of $32,000 while Burke reported interest expense of $29,000. What is consolidated net income for 2021?
A) $456,000.
B) $462,000.
C) $477,000.
D) $492,000.
E) $498,000.