Question: Problem 3 - 3 3 ( Algo ) ( LO 3 - 3 , 3 - 4 , 3 - 6 ) On January 1

Problem 3-33(Algo)(LO 3-3,3-4,3-6)
On January 1,2024, Brooks Corporation exchanged $1,193,000 fair-value consideration for all of the outstanding voting stock of Chandler, Incorporated. At the acquisition date, Chandler had a book value equal to $980,000. Chandlers individual assets and liabilities had fair values equal to their respective book values except for the patented technology account, which was undervalued by $348,000 with an estimated remaining life of six years. The Chandler acquisition was Brookss only business combination for the year.
In case expected synergies did not materialize, Brooks Corporation wished to prepare for a potential future spin-off of Chandler, Incorporated. Therefore, Brooks had Chandler maintain its separate incorporation and independent accounting information system as elements of continuing value.
On December 31,2024, each company submitted the following financial statements for consolidation. Dividends were declared and paid in the same period.
AccountsBrooks CorporationChandler IncorporatedIncome StatementRevenues$ (629,000)$ (577,000)Cost of goods sold189,000175,000Gain on bargain purchase(135,000)0Depreciation and amortization147,000157,000Equity earnings from Chandler(187,000)0Net income$ (615,000)$ (245,000)Statement of Retained EarningsRetained earnings, 1/1$ (1,670,000)$ (680,000)Net income (above)(615,000)(245,000)Dividends declared100,00040,000Retained earnings, 12/31$ (2,185,000)$ (885,000)Balance SheetCurrent assets$ 264,000$ 310,000Investment in Chandler1,475,0000Trademarks179,000214,000Patented technology359,000415,000Equipment653,000384,000Total assets$ 2,930,000$ 1,323,000Liabilities$ (210,000)$ (138,000)Common stock(535,000)(300,000)Retained earnings, 12/31(2,185,000)(885,000)Total liabilities and equity$ (2,930,000)$ (1,323,000)
Note: Parentheses indicate a credit balance.
Required:
Determine the following account balances:
Gain on bargain purchase.Earnings from Chandler.Investment in Chandler.
Prepare a December 31,2024, consolidated worksheet for Brooks and Chandler.

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