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

Computation of Consolidated Balances

Astor 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

Phel Corporation, which had just entered into an active acquisition program, acquired 100 percent of Astor’s common stock on January 2, 20X7, for $576,000. A careful review of the fair value of Astor’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

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 Astor Corporation.

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