Jackson Company acquires 100% of the stock of Clark Corporation on January 1, 2020, for $4,100 cash.
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Jackson Company acquires 100% of the stock of Clark Corporation on January 1, 2020, for $4,100 cash. As of that date Clark has the following trial balance:
Debit | Credit | ||||||
Cash | $ | 500 | |||||
Accounts receivable | 600 | ||||||
Inventory | 900 | ||||||
Buildings (net) (5-year life) | 1,600 | ||||||
Equipment (net) (2-year life) | 1,000 | ||||||
Land | 900 | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 400 | |||||
Long-term liabilities (due 12/31/22) | 1,900 | ||||||
Common stock | 1,000 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 700 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 1,500 | ||||||
Total | $ | 5,500 | $ | 5,500 | |||
Net income and dividends reported by Clark for 2020 and 2021 follow:
2020 | 2021 | |||||
Net income | $ | 120 | $ | 140 | ||
Dividends | 40 | 50 | ||||
The fair value of Clark’s net assets that differ from their book values are listed below:
Fair Value | |||
Buildings | $ | 1,200 | |
Equipment | 1,350 | ||
Land | 1,300 | ||
Long-term liabilities | 1,750 | ||
Any excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life.
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Compute the consideration transferred in excess of book value acquired on January 1, 2020.
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