Question

Bullen Inc. acquired 100% of the voting common stock of Vicker Inc. on January 1, 2018. The book value and fair value of Vicker's accounts on that date (prior to creating the combination) are as follows, along with the book value of Bullen's accounts:
Bullen Book Value Vicker Book Value Vicker Fair Value
Retained earnings, 1/1/20 $250,000 $240,000
Cash and receivables 170,000 70,000 $70,000
Inventory 230,000 170,000 210,000
Land 280,000 220,000 240,000
Buildings (net) 480,000 240,000 270,000
Equipment (net) 120,000 90,000 90,000
Liabilities 650,000 430,000 420,000
Common stock 360,000 80,000
Additional paid-in capital 20,000 40,000

Assume that Bullen issued 12,000 shares of common stock with a $5 par value and a $47 fair value for all of the outstanding shares of Vicker. What will be the consolidated Additional Paid-In Capital and Retained Earnings (January 1, 2018 balances) as a result of this acquisition transaction?

(A) $524,000 and $420,000.
(B) $60,000 and $250,000.
(C) $524,000 and $250,000.
(D) $60,000 and $490,000.
(E) $380,000 and $250,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is (c)$524,000 and $250,000...the explanation is attached below

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