Question

Perch Co. acquired 80% of the common stock of Float Corp. for $1,600,000. The fair value of Float's net assets was $1,850,000, and the book value was $1,500,000. The non-controlling interest shares of Float Corp. are not actively traded. What amount of goodwill should be attributed to the non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition

Answer 1

Complete question:

Perch Co. acquired 80% of the common stock of Float Corp. for $1,600,000. The fair value of Float's net assets was $1,850,000, and the book value was $1,500,000. The non-controlling interest shares of Float Corp. are not actively traded. What amount of goodwill should be attributed to the non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition?

a. 150,000

b. 250,000

c. 0

d. 120,000

e. 170,000

Answer:

150,000 of goodwill should be attributed to the non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition

Solution:

A non-controlling interest (NCI) is a role in which a owner holds less than 50% of remaining and has little control over decisions. A minority ownership is often known as the minority interest. Non-controlling interests are calculated by their net worth and are not eligible for future right to vote.

Now , Calculate the amount

Cost(PP) - 1,600/0.8 = 2,000

FV - 1,850

GW = 1,850 - 2,000

     = 150,000