Question: On January 1 , 2 0 2 3 , Pride Inc. acquired 8 0 % of the outstanding voting common stock of Strong Corp. for

On January 1,2023, Pride Inc. acquired 80% of the outstanding voting common stock of Strong Corp. for $364,000. At the acquisition date the stockholders equity of Strong was $350,000. Of this payment, $28,000 was allocated to equipment (with a five-year life) that had been undervalued on Strong's books by $35,000. Any remaining excess was attributable to goodwill, which has not been impaired. The noncontrolling interest at the acquisition date was valued at $90,000. As of December 31,2023, before preparing the consolidated worksheet, the two companies financial statements appeared as follows:
On January 1 , 2 0 2 3 , Pride Inc. acquired 8 0

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