Assume that Company R acquired, as a long- term investment, 30% of the out-standing voting common shares

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Assume that Company R acquired, as a long- term investment, 30% of the out-standing voting common shares of Company S at a cash cost of $ 100,000. At the date of acquisition, Company S reported net assets and total shareholders’ equity of $ 250,000. The fair value of the depreciable assets of Company S was $ 20,000 greater than their net book value at the date of R’s acquisition. Compute goodwill purchased, if any.

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Goodwill is an important concept and terminology in accounting which means good reputation. The word goodwill is used at various places in accounting but it is recognized only at the time of a business combination. There are generally two types of...
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0071339476

Volume 1, 6th Edition

Authors: Beechy Thomas, Conrod Joan, Farrell Elizabeth, McLeod Dick I

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