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1. Sale of land by Stevens (subsidiary) - Upstream transaction
                  General Journal
Date         Particulars           Debit      Credit
31-Dec-14   Retained earnings A/c  $240,000
          (300,000*80%)
         Non controlling interest  $60,000
          (300,000*20%)
             To, Land                    $300,000 Â
             (Being profit on sale eliminated)
2. Sale by Patterson (holding) - Downstream transaction
Date        Particulars           Debit      Credit
31-Dec-14   Retained earnings a/c  $300,000 Â
            To, Land                      $300,000
(Being profit on sale earlier recognized by holding eliminated)