On January 1, 2021, Consolidated Company purchased 100% of the common stock Avergy Industries for $720,000. On that date, Avergy had common stock of $100,000 and retained earnings of $420,000. Equipment and land were each undervalued by $50,000 on Avergy’s books. There was a $40,000 overvaluation of Bonds Payable, as well a $60,000 undervaluation of inventory.
What is the amount of goodwill recorded in connection with this combination?
a. $0
b. $ 50,000
c. $ 80,000
d. $200,000

b. $ 50,000

Explanation:

Investment cost                    

720000

Book value of net asset

100000

420000

520000

Excess

200000

Allocated as follows

Land and equipment                              50000

overvaluation of bonds payable            40000

Undervaluation of inventory                    60000

Total                                                          150000

Un allocated amount    

Goodwill                                                    50000

Total                                                        200000

1: b     the use of non-standard grammar

2: c     strong and willful.

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