Answer:
Black Co.
Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020 related to the acquisition allocations of Blue are:
= $102,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Assets of Blue Corporation:
Book Value Fair Value Depreciation Expense
Land $38,000 $49,000 $0
Building 250,000 460,000 46,000
Equipment 340,000 280,000 56,000
Total $628,000 $789,000 $102,000
Remaining useful life:
Building = 10 years
Equipment = 5 years
Straight-line Depreciation:
Building = $46,000 ($460,000/10)
Equipment = $56,000 ($280,000/5)
