On January 1, 2010, Jannison Inc. acquired 90% of Techron Co. by paying $477,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Techron stock. Techron Co. reported a Common Stock account balance of $140,000 and Retained Earnings of $280,000 at that date. The fair value of Techron Co. was appraised at $530,000. The total annual amortization was $11,000 as a result of this transaction. The subsidiary earned $98,000 in 2010 and $126,000 in 2011 with dividend payments of $42,000 each year. Without regard for this investment, Jannison had income of $308,000 in 2010 and $364,000 in 2011. Use the economic unit concept to account for this acquisition.
-What is the noncontrolling interest balance as of December 31, 2011?

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The Answer of On January 1, 2010, Jannison Inc. acquired 90% of Techron Co. by paying $477,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Techron stock. Techron Co. reported a Common Stock account balance of $140,000 and Retained Earnings of $280,000 at that date. The fair value of Techron Co. was appraised at $530,000. The total annual amortization was $11,000 as a result of this transaction. The subsidiary earned $98,000 in 2010 and $126,000 in 2011 with dividend payments of $42,000 each year. Without regard for this investment, Jannison had income of $308,000 in 2010 and $364,000 in 2011. Use the economic unit concept to account for this acquisition.
-What is the noncontrolling interest balance as of December 31, 2011?