Paar corporation bought 100 percent of kimmel, inc., on january 1, 2015. on that date, paar’s equipment (10-year life) has a book value of $532,500 but a fair value of $644,500. kimmel has equipment (10-year life) with a book value of $273,000 but a fair value of $392,000. paar uses the equity method to record its investment in kimmel. on december 31, 2017, paar has equipment with a book value of $372,750 but a fair value of $517,950. kimmel has equipment with a book value of $191,100 but a fair value of $364,200. what is the consolidated balance for the equipment account as of december 31, 2017?

The following extract was taken from the worksheet of special events bakers for the year 2019. special events bakers worksheet december 31, 2019 account names cash equipment accumulated depreciation minus− equipment unadjusted trial balance debit credit $ 6 comma 800$6,800 15 comma 20015,200 $ 8 comma 500$8,500 adjusted trial balance debit credit $ 6 comma 800$6,800 15 comma 20015,200 $ 10 comma 000$10,000 for the above information, determine the amount of depreciation expense for the equipment used in the business

Elon musk is the ceo of tesla motors. musk also serves as chairman of tesla's board. according to corporate governance theory, which of the following is a logical reason why musk should serve on the board? 1. he serves on many other boards, including that of a major client of tesla.2. his is an independent director who is well positioned to monitor the company's management.3. he can easily fire board members that are shirking their duties.4. he can provide the board with valuable inside information about the firm and the industry.

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?