Cayman Inc. bought 30% of Maya Company on January 1, 2013 for $450,000. The equity method of accounting was used. The book value and fair value of the net assets of Maya on that date were $1,500,000. Maya began supplying inventory to Cayman as follows: Maya reported net income of $100,000 in 2013 and $120,000 in 2014 while paying $40,000 in dividends each year.
What is the amount of unrealized intra-entity inventory profit to be deferred on December 31, 2013?

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Cayman Inc. bought 30% of Maya Company on January 1, 2013 for $450,000. The equity method of accounting was used. The book value and fair value of the net assets of Maya on that date were $1,500,000. Maya began supplying inventory to Cayman as follows:  Maya reported net income of $100,000 in 2013 and $120,000 in 2014 while paying $40,000 in dividends each year.
What is the amount of unrealized intra-entity inventory profit to be deferred on December 31, 2013?

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$45,000 - $30,000 = $15,000 × ($9,000/$45,000) = $3,000 × 30% = $900 Deferred Profit