Question: Receivables $ 69,800 Current liabilities $ (16,400 ) Inventory 78,500 Long-term liabilities (53,000 ) Buildings (net) 83,500 Common stock (90,000 ) Equipment (net) 27,600 Retained

Receivables $ 69,800 Current liabilities $ (16,400 )
Inventory 78,500 Long-term liabilities (53,000 )
Buildings (net) 83,500 Common stock (90,000 )
Equipment (net) 27,600 Retained earnings (100,000 )
Total assets $ 259,400 Total liabilities and equities $ (259,400 )

On June 30, 2021, Princeton Company paid $322,100 cash for all assets and liabilities of Streeter, which will cease to exist as a separate entity. In connection with the acquisition, Princeton paid $19,100 in legal fees. Princeton also agreed to pay $63,100 to the former owners of Streeter contingent on meeting certain revenue goals during 2022. Princeton estimated the present value of its probability adjusted expected payment for the contingency at $20,200.

In determining its offer, Princeton noted the following pertaining to Streeter:

  • It holds a building with a fair value $41,900 more than its book value.
  • It has developed a customer list appraised at $30,900, although it is not recorded in its financial records.
  • It has research and development activity in process with an appraised fair value of $37,800. However, the project has not yet reached technological feasibility and the assets used in the activity have no alternative future use.
  • Book values for the receivables, inventory, equipment, and liabilities approximate fair values.

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