Using the information from RE12-9, assume that three years later the fair value of America’s Sweethearts is $720,000. Of this fair value, $350,000 is attributable to identifiable assets and liabilities. Calculate the impairment loss (if any) and record the appropriate journal entry.
In RE12-9, Grand Champion, Inc., purchased America’s Sweethearts Corporation on January 1, Year 1. At the time, America’s Sweethearts had $750,000 of identifiable assets and $525,000 of liabilities. Grand Champion, Inc., paid $900,000 for America’s Sweethearts Corporation. Record the purchase by Grand Champion, Inc.