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On January 1, 2015, ChocoNichols Company acquired 80% of AllieSmith Company\'s c

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On January 1, 2015, ChocoNichols Company acquired 80% of AllieSmith Company's common stock and 60% of its non-voting, cumulative preferred stock. The consideration transferred by Choco was $1,500,000 for the common and $450,000 for the preferred. Any excess acquisition-date fair value over book value is considered goodwill. The capital structure of Allie immediately prior to the acquisition is:

Common stock $1 par value(800,000 share outstanding)                    $800,000

Preferred stock 5% cumulative, $10 par value                             

40,000                                                                                                      400,000

Additional paid in capital                                                                          600,000

Retained Earnings                                                                                   700,000

            Total stockholders' equity                                                           $2,500,000

a. Compute the goodwill recognized in consolidation.

b. Compute the non-controlling interest in Allie at date of acquisition.

a. Compute the goodwill recognized in consolidation.

b. Compute the non-controlling interest in Allie at date of acquisition

Explanation / Answer

Non controlling interest Amount ($) Preferred stock (40% of $400000) 160000 20% of equity to common stockholders (20% of (2500000-400000) 420000 Total 580000 Calculation of goodwill: Amount ($) Fair value of net assets 2500000 Less: Minority interest 580000 Net assets acquired 1920000 Less: purchase consideration (1500000+450000) 1950000 Goodwill 30000

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