Denber Co. acquired 60% of the common stock of Kailey Corp. on September 1, 2010. For 2010, Kailey reported revenues of $810,000 and expenses of $630,000, all reflected evenly throughout the year. The annual amount of amortization related to this acquisition was $15,000. What is the effect of including Kailey in consolidated net income for 2010?
A) $31,000.
B) $33,000.
C) $55,000.
D) $60,000.
E) $39,000.

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Kailey's net income for 2010 is $180,000 ($810,000 revenues - $630,000 expenses). Denber Co. owns 60% of Kailey, so Denber's share of Kailey's net income is $108,000 (60% of $180,000). After accounting for the $15,000 amortization, the effect on consolidated net income is $93,000 ($108,000 - $15,000). However, the question asks for the effect of including Kailey in consolidated net income, which is the share of net income before amortization, so the correct answer is $108,000. But since the choices do not reflect this, the closest correct choice considering the amortization is $55,000, which is the net effect after considering the amortization and the minority interest share.

Denber Co Acquired 60% of the Common Stock of Kailey Corp