On June 1, Cline Co. paid $969,000 cash for all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Renn Corp. The carrying amounts for Renn’s assets and liabilities on June 1 follow:
Cash | $ | 247,000 | |
Accounts receivable | 254,000 | ||
Capitalized software costs | 330,000 | ||
Goodwill | 116,000 | ||
Liabilities | (215,000 | ) | |
Net assets | $ | 732,000 | |
On June 1, Renn’s accounts receivable had a fair value of $190,000. Additionally, Renn’s in-process research and development was estimated to have a fair value of $258,000. All other items were stated at their fair values. On Cline’s June 1 consolidated balance sheet, how much is reported for goodwill?
Multiple Choice
a. $330,000.
b. $21,000.
c. $95,000.
d. $159,000.
Computation of Goodwill to be reported on consolidated balance sheet | ||
Particulars | $ | $ |
Total consideration paid to acquire common stock of Renn Corporation | 969000 | |
Cash | 247000 | |
Accounts Receivables | 190000 | |
Capitalized software costs | 330000 | |
Research and Development | 258000 | |
Liabilities | -215000 | |
Fair Value of net identifiable assets acquired (969000-(247000+190000+330000+258000-215000) | 810000 | |
Goodwill (969000-810000) | 159000 | |
Therefore, the right answer is option (d) $ 159000 |
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