Question

The balance sheet of Subsidiary shows assets of $86,400 and liabilities of $15,000. The fair value of the assets is $90,000 and the fair value of its liabilities is $15,000. Parent paid $95,000 to acquire Subsidiary. Parent should record goodwill on this purchase of:______.
A) $23,600.
B) $20,000.
C) $3,600.
D) $5,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $20,000

Explanation:

Goodwill = Investment in Subsidiary - (Asset With book value - Liability with book value) - (Fair value of Asset - Book value of Asset)

Goodwill = $95,000 - ($86,400 - $15,000) - ($90,000 - $86,400)

Goodwill = $95,000 - $71,400 - $3,600

Goodwill = $20,000

So, parent should record goodwill on this purchase of $20,000