McLaughlin, Inc. acquires 70 percent of Ellis Corporation on September 1, 2014, and an additional 10 percent on November 1, 2015. Annual amortization of $8,400 attributed to the controlling interest relates to the first acquisition. Ellis reports the following figures for 2015: $$\begin{array} { l r }
\text { Revenues } & \$ 500,000 \
\text { Expenses } & 350,000 \
\text { Retained earnings, 1/1/15 } & 3,500,000 \
\text { Dividends paid } & 40,000 \
\text { Common stock } & 400,000
\end{array}$$ Without regard for this investment, McLaughlin earns $480,000 in net income ($840,000 revenues less $360,000 expenses; incurred evenly through the year) during 2015.
Required: Prepare a schedule of consolidated net income and apportionment to non-controlling and controlling interests for 2015.

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McLaughlin, Inc. acquires 70 percent of Ellis Corporation on September 1, 2014, and an additional 10 percent on November 1, 2015. Annual amortization of $8,400 attributed to the controlling interest relates to the first acquisition. Ellis reports the following figures for 2015: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Revenues } & \$ 500,000 \
\text { Expenses } & 350,000 \
\text { Retained earnings, 1/1/15 } & 3,500,000 \
\text { Dividends paid } & 40,000 \
\text { Common stock } & 400,000
\end{array}$$ Without regard for this investment, McLaughlin earns $480,000 in net income ($840,000 revenues less $360,000 expenses; incurred evenly through the year) during 2015.
Required: Prepare a schedule of consolidated net income and apportionment to non-controlling and controlling interests for 2015.

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The Answer of McLaughlin, Inc. acquires 70 percent of Ellis Corporation on September 1, 2014, and an additional 10 percent on November 1, 2015. Annual amortization of $8,400 attributed to the controlling interest relates to the first acquisition. Ellis reports the following figures for 2015: $$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Revenues } & \$ 500,000 \
\text { Expenses } & 350,000 \
\text { Retained earnings, 1/1/15 } & 3,500,000 \
\text { Dividends paid } & 40,000 \
\text { Common stock } & 400,000
\end{array}$$ Without regard for this investment, McLaughlin earns $480,000 in net income ($840,000 revenues less $360,000 expenses; incurred evenly through the year) during 2015.
Required: Prepare a schedule of consolidated net income and apportionment to non-controlling and controlling interests for 2015.

McLaughlin, Inc Without Regard for This Investment, McLaughlin Earns $480,000 in Net