On January 3, 2009, Jane Company acquired 75 percent of Miller Company's outstanding common stock for cash. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Miller Company's net assets at the date of acquisition. Selected balance sheet data at December 31, 2009, are as follows:

-Based on the preceding information,what amount should be reported as noncontrolling interest in net assets in Jane Company's December 31,2009,consolidated balance sheet?

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On January 3, 2009, Jane Company acquired 75 percent of Miller Company's outstanding common stock for cash. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Miller Company's net assets at the date of acquisition. Selected balance sheet data at December 31, 2009, are as follows:
  
-Based on the preceding information,what amount should be reported as noncontrolling interest in net assets in Jane Company's December 31,2009,consolidated balance sheet?

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The Answer of On January 3, 2009, Jane Company acquired 75 percent of Miller Company's outstanding common stock for cash. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Miller Company's net assets at the date of acquisition. Selected balance sheet data at December 31, 2009, are as follows:
  
-Based on the preceding information,what amount should be reported as noncontrolling interest in net assets in Jane Company's December 31,2009,consolidated balance sheet?

On January 3, 2009, Jane Company Acquired 75 Percent of Miller