Mercedes Co. acquired all of the common stock of Tesla Co. on January 1, 2018. As of

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Mercedes Co. acquired all of the common stock of Tesla Co. on January 1, 2018. As of that date, Tesla had the following trial balance: Book Value Fair Value Current Assets $50,000 $50,000 Land $50,000 $100,000 Buildings (20 years) $200,000 $300,000 Equipment(10 years) $100,000 $80,000 Net Income year ended 12/31/18 $100,000 Dividends year ended 12/31/18 $10,000 Common Stock-Tesla ($10 par value) $50,000 Additional Paid-In Capital (5,000 shares outstanding) $250,000 Retained Earnings, 1/1/18 $100,000 Assume that Mercedes Co. acquired the common stock of Tesla for $600,000 in cash. Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of assets and liabilities acquired is due to goodwill. Mercedes is using the equity method for this investment.

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