Question

On January 1, 2021, Consolidated Company purchased 100% of the common stock Avergy Industries for $720,000. On that date, Avergy had common stock of $100,000 and retained earnings of $420,000. Equipment and land were each undervalued by $50,000 on Avergy’s books. There was a $40,000 overvaluation of Bonds Payable, as well a $60,000 undervaluation of inventory.
What is the amount of goodwill recorded in connection with this combination?
a. $0
b. $ 50,000
c. $ 80,000
d. $200,000

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $ 50,000

Explanation:

Investment cost                    

720000

Book value of net asset

100000

420000

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520000

Excess

200000

Allocated as follows

Land and equipment                              50000

overvaluation of bonds payable            40000

Undervaluation of inventory                    60000

Total                                                          150000

Un allocated amount    

Goodwill                                                    50000

Total                                                        200000