Required (i) Discuss whether the entries suggested by Li Chen are correct, explaining on a line-by-line basis the correct adjustment entry.  (ii)Determine the consolidation worksheet entries in the following year, assuming the inventory has been –sold, and explain the adjustments on a line-by-line basis

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(a) Jessica Ltd sold inventory during the current period to its wholly owned subsidiary, Amelie Ltd, for $15 000.
These items previously cost Jessica Ltd $12 000. Amelie Ltd subsequently sold half the items to Ningbo Ltd for
$8000. The tax rate is 30%. The group accountant for Jessica Ltd, Li Chen, maintains that the appropriate
consolidation adjustment entries are as follows:

sales                        dr15000

cost of sales            cr              13000

inventry                   cr               2000

defferd tex assests     dr300

income tax expense      cr      300


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(i) Discuss whether the entries suggested by Li Chen are correct, explaining on a line-by-line basis
the correct adjustment entry. 
(ii)Determine the consolidation worksheet entries in the following year, assuming the inventory
has been –sold, and explain the adjustments on a line-by-line basis

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