Question: The balance sheet of Kishwaukee Corporation as of December 31, 2014, is as follows. Note 1: Buildings are stated at cost, except for one building

The balance sheet of Kishwaukee Corporation as of December 31, 2014, is as follows.

The balance sheet of Kishwaukee Corporation as of December 31,

Note 1: Buildings are stated at cost, except for one building that was recorded at appraised value. The excess of appraisal value over cost was $570,000. Depreciation has been recorded based on cost.
Note 2: Goodwill in the amount of $120,000 was recognized because the company believed that book value was not an accurate representation of the fair value of the company. The gain of $120,000 was credited to Retained Earnings.
Note 3: Notes payable are long-term except for the current installment due of $100,000.

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Prepare a corrected classified balance sheet in good form. The notes above are for informationonly.

KISHWAUKEE CORPORATION BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 2014 Assets Goodwill (Note 2) Buildings (Note 1) Inventory $120,000 1,640,000 312,100 950,000 170,000 87,000 175,900 Accounts receivable Treasury stock (50,000 shares) Cash on hand Assets allocated to trustee for plant expansion Cash in bank Debt investments (held-to-maturity) 70,000 138,000 $3,663,000 Equities Notes payable (Note 3) Common stock, authorized and issued, 1,000,000 shares, no par Retained earnings Noncontrolling interest Appreciation capital (Note 1) Income tax payable Reserve for depreciation recorded to date on the building $ 600,000 1,150,000 803,000 55,000 570,000 75,000 410,000 $3,663,000

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