Paulcraft Corporation builds large powerboats. On January 1, 2011, Paulcraft acquires Switzer Corporation, a company that manufactures

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Paulcraft Corporation builds large powerboats. On January 1, 2011, Paulcraft acquires Switzer Corporation, a company that manufactures smaller power boats. Paulcraft pays cash in exchange for Switzer common stock. Switzer has the following balance sheet on January 1, 2011:
Paulcraft Corporation builds large powerboats. On January 1, 2011, Paulcraft

Appraisal values for identi?able assets and liabilities are as follows:
Accounts receivable...........................................................$ 82,000
Inventory (sold during 2011) ..................................................38,000
Land.............................................................................150,000
Buildings (20-year life) ......................................................280,000
Equipment(5-year life) .......................................................100,000
Current liabilities................................................................90,000
Bonds payable (5-year life) ...................................................96,000
Any remaining excess is attributed to goodwill.
Refer to the preceding information for Paulcrafts acquisition of Switzers common stock. Assume that Paulcraft pays $420,000 for 100% of Switzer common stock. Paulcraft uses the Partial Equity method to account for its investment in Switzer. Paulcraft and Switzer have the following trial balances on December 31, 2013:

Paulcraft Corporation builds large powerboats. On January 1, 2011, Paulcraft

1. Prepare a value analysis and a determination and distribution of excess schedule for the investment in Switzer.
2. Complete a consolidated worksheet for Paulcraft Corporation and its subsidiary Switzer Corporation as of December 31, 2013.

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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-0538480284

11th edition

Authors: Paul M. Fischer, William J. Tayler, Rita H. Cheng

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