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Computation of Consolidated BalancesSlim Corporation’s balance sheet at January 1, 20X7, r...

Computation of Consolidated Balances

Slim Corporation’s balance sheet at January 1, 20X7, reflected the following balances:

Cash and Receivables

$ 80,000

Accounts Payable

$ 40,000

Inventory

120,000

Income Taxes Payable

60,000

Land

70,000

Bonds Payable

200,000

Buildings and Equipment (net)

480,000

Common Stock

250,000

 

 

Retained Earnings

200,000

Total Assets

$750,000

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$750,000

Ford Corporation entered into an active acquisition program and acquired 80 percent of Slim’s common stock on January 2, 20X7, for $470,000. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest at that date was determined to be $117,500. A careful review of the fair value of Slim’s assets and liabilities indicated the following:

 

Book Value

Fair Value

Inventory

$120,000

$140,000

Land

70,000

60,000

Buildings and Equipment (net)

480,000

550,000

Goodwill is assigned proportionately to Ford and the noncontrolling shareholders.

Required

Compute the appropriate amount to be included in the consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition for each of the following items:

a. Inventory.


b. Land.


c. Buildings and Equipment (net).


d. Goodwill.


e. Investment in Slim Corporation.


f. Noncontrolling Interest.

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