Treasury stock method. Myles Corporation and its subsidiary, Downer Corporation, have the following trial balances as of December 31, 2017:
Myles Corporation acquires its 60% interest in Downer Corporation for $348,000 on January 1, 2015. At that time, Downer’s retained earnings balance is $50,000. Any excess of cost over book value is attributed to equipment and given a 20-year life.
Downer Corporation purchases a 10% interest in Myles Corporation on January 1, 2017, for $150,000.
No intercompany transactions occur during 2017.
1. Prepare determination and distribution of excess schedules for the investment in Downer.
2. Prepare the 2017 consolidated income statement, including the consolidated net income distribution, using the treasury stock method for mutual holdings. Prepare the supporting income distribution schedules.