Parent Corporation purchased land from S1 Corporation for $220,000 on December 26, 20X8. This purchase followed a series of transactions between P-controlled subsidiaries. On February 15, 20X8, S3 Corporation purchased the land from a nonaffiliate for $160,000. It sold the land to S2 Company for $145,000 on October 19, 20X8, and S2 sold the land to S1 for $197,000 on November 27, 20X8. Parent has control of the following companies: Parent reported income from its separate operations of $200,000 for 20X8.
Based on the preceding information, at what amount should the land be reported in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20X8?
A) $145,000
B) $220,000
C) $197,000
D) $160,000

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Parent Corporation purchased land from S1 Corporation for $220,000 on December 26, 20X8. This purchase followed a series of transactions between P-controlled subsidiaries. On February 15, 20X8, S3 Corporation purchased the land from a nonaffiliate for $160,000. It sold the land to S2 Company for $145,000 on October 19, 20X8, and S2 sold the land to S1 for $197,000 on November 27, 20X8. Parent has control of the following companies:  Parent reported income from its separate operations of $200,000 for 20X8.
Based on the preceding information, at what amount should the land be reported in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20X8?
A) $145,000 
B) $220,000 
C) $197,000 
D) $160,000

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The Answer is D

Parent Corporation Purchased Land from S1 Corporation for $220,000 on December