George Corporation acquired all of the stock of Johnson Corporation on LO 1, 3 January 2, 2013.

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George Corporation acquired all of the stock of Johnson Corporation on LO 1, 3 January 2, 2013. The book value of the net assets of Johnson on that date was $300,000,000 and the fair values of Johnson's identifiable net assets equaled the book values, except for plant assets undervalued by $50,000,000. The fair market value of the shares issued by George Corporation was $500,000,000. Revalued plant assets are to be straight-line depreciated over 25 years. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Johnson reported net income of $85,000,000 and paid dividends of $30,000,000.
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Prepare journal entries to record George's acquisition of Johnson and subsequent entries to the investment account for 2013, using the complete equity method. Assume goodwill impairment for 2013 is $20,000,000. Goodwill
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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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-1934319307

2nd edition

Authors: Susan S. Hamlen, Ronald J. Huefner, James A. Largay III

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