Scott Co. acquired 70% of Gregg Co. for $525,000 on December 31, 2019 when Gregg's book value was $580,000. The Gregg stock was not actively traded. On the date of acquisition, Gregg had equipment (with a ten-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $170,000. One year later, the two companies provided the selected amounts shown below. Additionally, no dividends have been paid. What is the noncontrolling interest's share of the subsidiary's net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 and what is the ending balance of the noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary at December 31, 2020?

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Scott Co. acquired 70% of Gregg Co. for $525,000 on December 31, 2019 when Gregg's book value was $580,000. The Gregg stock was not actively traded. On the date of acquisition, Gregg had equipment (with a ten-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $170,000. One year later, the two companies provided the selected amounts shown below. Additionally, no dividends have been paid.  What is the noncontrolling interest's share of the subsidiary's net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 and what is the ending balance of the noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary at December 31, 2020?

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The Answer of Scott Co. acquired 70% of Gregg Co. for $525,000 on December 31, 2019 when Gregg's book value was $580,000. The Gregg stock was not actively traded. On the date of acquisition, Gregg had equipment (with a ten-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $170,000. One year later, the two companies provided the selected amounts shown below. Additionally, no dividends have been paid.  What is the noncontrolling interest's share of the subsidiary's net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 and what is the ending balance of the noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary at December 31, 2020?

Scott Co Acquired 70% of Gregg Co