West Company acquired 60 percent of Solar Company for $300,000 when Solars book value was $400,000. The

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West Company acquired 60 percent of Solar Company for $300,000 when Solar€™s book value was $400,000. The newly comprised 40 percent noncontrolling interest had an assessed fair value of $200,000. Also at the acquisition date, Solar had a trademark (with a 10-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $60,000. Also, patented technology (with a 5-year life) was undervalued by $40,000. Two years later, the following figures are reported by these two companies (stockholders€™ equity accounts have been omitted):

West Company acquired 60 percent of Solar Company for $300,000

What is the consolidated trademarks balance?
a. $508,000.
b. $514,000.
c. $520,000.
d.$540,000.

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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077431808

10th edition

Authors: Joe Hoyle, Thomas Schaefer, Timothy Doupnik

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