Question

On January 1, 2020 Roberts acquires 100% of Smith by issuing 100,000 shares (par value $2, fair value $10). Smith will remain as a wholly owned subsidiary of Roberts. At acquisition date, Smith had a book value of assets of $800,000 and a book value of liabilities of $200,000. Included in the assets Smith had land with a book value of $400,000 and a fair value of $330,000. Included in the liabilities, Smith had a Note Payable with a book value of $120,000 and a fair value of $80,000. What is the amount of goodwill or gain on bargain purchase at January 1, 2020.

Answer 1

Answer:

$430,000

Explanation:

The excess of Purchase Price over the Net Assets taken over is known as Goodwill.

Acquisition of Assets and Liabilities of a subsidiary are made at their Acquisition date Fair Value amounts.

Assets Fair Value

Book Value                                       $800,000

Adjust Land Revalued                      ($70,000)

Assets fair value                               $730,000

Liabilities Fair Value

Book Value                                      $200,000

Adjust Note Payable Revalued       ($40,000)

Liabilities fair value                          $160,000

Now,

Net Assets Acquired = $730,000 -  $160,000 = $570,000

Purchase Price = 100,000 x $10 = $1,000,000

Goodwill = $430,000

Therefore,

the amount of goodwill or gain on bargain purchase at January 1, 2020 is $430,000