Cinema Company acquired 70 percent of Movie Corporation's shares on December 31, 20X5, at underlying book value of $98,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Movie Corporation. Movie's balance sheet on January 1, 20X8, contained the following balances: On January 1, 20X8, Movie acquired 5,000 of its own $2 par value common shares from Nonaffiliated Corporation for $6 per share.
Based on the preceding information, the eliminating entry needed in preparing a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition of shares will include:

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Cinema Company acquired 70 percent of Movie Corporation's shares on December 31, 20X5, at underlying book value of $98,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Movie Corporation. Movie's balance sheet on January 1, 20X8, contained the following balances:  On January 1, 20X8, Movie acquired 5,000 of its own $2 par value common shares from Nonaffiliated Corporation for $6 per share.
Based on the preceding information, the eliminating entry needed in preparing a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition of shares will include:

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The Answer of Cinema Company acquired 70 percent of Movie Corporation's shares on December 31, 20X5, at underlying book value of $98,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Movie Corporation. Movie's balance sheet on January 1, 20X8, contained the following balances:  On January 1, 20X8, Movie acquired 5,000 of its own $2 par value common shares from Nonaffiliated Corporation for $6 per share.
Based on the preceding information, the eliminating entry needed in preparing a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition of shares will include:

Cinema Company Acquired 70 Percent of Movie Corporation's Shares on December