Question

Raby, Inc. acquires all of the outstanding stock of Fletcher Corporation on January 1, 2017. At that date, Fletcher owns only three assets and has no liabilities: Book Fair Value Value Land $ 40,000 $ 50,000 Equipment (10-year life) 80,000 75,000 Building (20-year life) 200,000 300,000 24. If Raby pays $450,000 in cash for Fletcher, what amount would be represented as the subsidiary’s Building in a consolidation at December 31, 2019, assuming the book value of the building at that date is still $200,000? A. $200,000. B. $295,000. C. $290,000. D. $285,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. $285,000

Explanation:

When a company is acquired by another company, the parent company (the new owner) must report the assets at fair market value - amortization.

FV = $300,000

amortizable value = $100,000

depreciation for 3 years (2017, 2018 and 2019) = ($100,000 / 20) x 3 = 415,000

reported value = $300,000 - $15,000 = $285,000