The following balance sheets have been prepared on December 31, 2013 for Clarke Corp. and Jensen Inc. Additional Information: Clarke uses the cost method to account for its 50% interest in Jensen, which it acquired on January 1, 2010. On that date, Jensen's retained earnings were $20,000. The acquisition differential was fully amortized by the end of 2013. Clarke sold Land to Jensen during 2012 and recorded a $15,000 gain on the sale. Clarke is still using this Land. Clarke's December 31, 2013 inventory contained a profit of $10,000 recorded by Jensen. Jensen borrowed $20,000 from Clarke during 2013 interest-free. Jensen has not yet repaid any of its debt to Clarke. Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 20%. Prepare a Balance Sheet for Clarke on December 31, 2013 assuming that Clarke's Investment in Jensen is a joint venture investment and is reported using the equity method.

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The following balance sheets have been prepared on December 31, 2013 for Clarke Corp. and Jensen Inc.  Additional Information: Clarke uses the cost method to account for its 50% interest in Jensen, which it acquired on January 1, 2010. On that date, Jensen's retained earnings were $20,000. The acquisition differential was fully amortized by the end of 2013. Clarke sold Land to Jensen during 2012 and recorded a $15,000 gain on the sale. Clarke is still using this Land. Clarke's December 31, 2013 inventory contained a profit of $10,000 recorded by Jensen. Jensen borrowed $20,000 from Clarke during 2013 interest-free. Jensen has not yet repaid any of its debt to Clarke. Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 20%. Prepare a Balance Sheet for Clarke on December 31, 2013 assuming that Clarke's Investment in Jensen is a joint venture investment and is reported using the equity method.

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The Answer of The following balance sheets have been prepared on December 31, 2013 for Clarke Corp. and Jensen Inc.  Additional Information: Clarke uses the cost method to account for its 50% interest in Jensen, which it acquired on January 1, 2010. On that date, Jensen's retained earnings were $20,000. The acquisition differential was fully amortized by the end of 2013. Clarke sold Land to Jensen during 2012 and recorded a $15,000 gain on the sale. Clarke is still using this Land. Clarke's December 31, 2013 inventory contained a profit of $10,000 recorded by Jensen. Jensen borrowed $20,000 from Clarke during 2013 interest-free. Jensen has not yet repaid any of its debt to Clarke. Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 20%. Prepare a Balance Sheet for Clarke on December 31, 2013 assuming that Clarke's Investment in Jensen is a joint venture investment and is reported using the equity method.

The Following Balance Sheets Have Been Prepared on December 31