Phelps Corporation owns all of the common stock of Stern Company. Each company maintains its own accounting records and prepares separate financial statements. Balance sheets for each company as of December 31, 20Y8, are as follows: Line Item Description Phelps Corporation Stern Company Assets     Cash 30,500 20,500 Accounts Receivable 29,100 20,000 Inventory 80,000 35,250 Investment in Stern Company 85,750 — Other assets 300,000 40,000 Total assets 525,350 115,750 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     Accounts Payable 80,000 30,000 Common Stock 300,000 50,000 Retained Earnings 145,350 35,750 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 525,350 115,750 Prepare a December 31, 20Y8, consolidated balance for Phelps Corporation and Subsidiary.

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Phelps Corporation owns all of the common stock of Stern Company. Each company maintains its own accounting records and prepares separate financial statements. Balance sheets for each company as of December 31, 20Y8, are as follows:

Line Item Description Phelps
Corporation
Stern
Company
Assets    
Cash 30,500 20,500
Accounts Receivable 29,100 20,000
Inventory 80,000 35,250
Investment in Stern Company 85,750
Other assets 300,000 40,000
Total assets 525,350 115,750
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity    
Accounts Payable 80,000 30,000
Common Stock 300,000 50,000
Retained Earnings 145,350 35,750
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 525,350 115,750

Prepare a December 31, 20Y8, consolidated balance for Phelps Corporation and Subsidiary.

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