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Blake Corporation acquired 100 percent of Shaw Corporation’s voting shares on January 1, 2013, at underlying book value

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Blake Corporation acquired 100 percent of Shaw Corporation’s voting shares on January 1, 2013, at underlying book value. At that date, the book values and fair values of Shaw’s assets and liabilities were equal. Blake uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Shaw. Adjusted trial balances for Blake and Shaw on December 31, 2013 are as follow:

1. Give all consolidated entries required on December 31, 2013, to prepare consolidate financial statements.
2. Prepare a three-part consolidation worksheet as of December 31, 2013.