Platts Incorporated purchased 80% of Scarab Company several years ago when the fair value equaled the book value.On January 1,2013,Scarab has $100,000 of 8% bonds that were issued at face value and have five years to maturity.Interest is paid annually on December 31.Both Platts and Scarab would use the straight-line method to amortize any premium or discount incurred in the issuance or purchase of bonds.On January 1,2014,Platts purchased all of Scarab's bonds for $96,000.
Required:
1.Prepare the journal entries in 2014 that would be recorded by Platts and Scarab on their separate financial records.
2.Prepare the consolidating working paper entries required for the year ending December 31,2014.

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The Answer of Platts Incorporated purchased 80% of Scarab Company several years ago when the fair value equaled the book value.On January 1,2013,Scarab has $100,000 of 8% bonds that were issued at face value and have five years to maturity.Interest is paid annually on December 31.Both Platts and Scarab would use the straight-line method to amortize any premium or discount incurred in the issuance or purchase of bonds.On January 1,2014,Platts purchased all of Scarab's bonds for $96,000.
Required:
1.Prepare the journal entries in 2014 that would be recorded by Platts and Scarab on their separate financial records.
2.Prepare the consolidating working paper entries required for the year ending December 31,2014.

Platts Incorporated Purchased 80% of Scarab Company Several Years Ago