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Hammock Inc. acquired all of the common stock that was outstanding of Iceberg Company on 1/1/16. As a result of this acquisition, there will be annual amortization in the amount of $55,000. Hammock reported a retained earnings balance of $510,000 and Iceberg reported a retained earnings balance of $145,000 on the date of acquisition. In addition, Hammock had net income for 2016 in the amount of $95,000 and net income for 2017 in the amount of $105,000. Hammock also paid dividends in the amount of $40,000 both in 2016 and 2017. Iceberg had net income for 2016 in the amount of $50,000 and net income for 2017 in the amount of $60,000. In addition, Iceberg paid dividends in the amount of $8,000 both in 2016 and 2017.

Assume that Hammock includes the Equity in Subsidiary income in their reported net income. If Hammock uses the partial equity method for net income, what are the consolidated retained earnings on 12/31/17?

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Answer:

Hammock’s Retained Earnings on Jan. 1, 2016

 

510,000

Add: Net income of Hammock for 2016

95,000

 

Less: Dividend paid by Hammock for 2016

(40,000)

55,000

Add: Net income of Iceberg for 2016

50,000

 

Less: Amortization-2016

(55,000)

(5,000)

Consolidated Retained Earnings on Dec. 31, 2016

 

560,000

     

Add: Net income of Hammock for 2017

105,000

 

Less: Dividend paid by Hammock for 2017

(40,000)

65,000

Add: Net income of Iceberg for 2017

60,000

 

Less: Amortization-2017

(55,000)

5000

Consolidated Retained Earning on Dec. 31, 2017

 

630,000