Solved

The Balance Sheet of Mini Company Was as Follows Immediately

Question 84

Multiple Choice

The balance sheet of Mini Company was as follows immediately before it was acquired by Maxi Company: Mini Company
Balance Sheet
January 1, 2014
 Cash $90,000 Accounts receivable (net)  50,000 Inventory 150,000 Plant and equipment (net)  100,000 Total Assets $390,000 Accounts payable $40,000 Notes payable 80,000 Common stock 155,000 Retained earnings 115,000 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $390,000\begin{array}{lr}\text { Cash } & \$ 90,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable (net) } & 50,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 150,000 \\\text { Plant and equipment (net) } & 100,000 \\\text { Total Assets } & \$ 390,000\\\\\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Notes payable } & 80,000 \\\text { Common stock } & 155,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & 115,000 \\\text { Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity } & \$ 390,000 \\\end{array} On January 1, 2014, in a merger transaction, Maxi Company paid $350,000 in cash for 100% of the outstanding common stock of Mini Company. The fair value of Mini Company's plant and equipment was $140,000 on the date of acquisition. If the fair value and book value are the same for Mini's remaining assets and liabilities, what was the amount of goodwill acquired by Maxi Company?


A) $20,000.
B) $40,000.
C) $50,000.
D) $60,000.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents