Abrams Company is a sole proprietorship. The book value of its identifiable net assets is $400,000, and the fair value of the same net assets is $600,000. It is agreed that the business is worth $850,000. What advantage might there be for the seller if the company is exchanged for the common stock of another corporation as opposed to receiving cash? Consider both the immediate and future impact.

Jones Company obtains all of the common stock of Hudson, Inc., by issuing 50,000 shares of its own stock.  Under these circumstances, why might the determination of a fair value for the consideration be difficult?

Creative Sound Systems sold investments, land, and its own common stock for $35.0 million, $15.5 million, and $41.0 million, respectively. Creative Sound Systems also purchased treasury stock, equipment, and a patent for $21.5 million, $25.5 million, and $12.5 million, respectively.

Veghie Co is acquiring Fruit Inc for $25,250 in cash. Veggie Co has 2350 shares outstanding at a market price per share of $39. Fruits Inc 1500 shares outstanding at $16 per share. Neither firm has outstanding debt. The incremental value (synergy) of the acquisition is $2300. What is the value of Veggie Co  after acquisition? A) 92,700 B) 88,950 C) 56,650 D) 89,150 E) 73,750

Gaffney Corporation is a wholesale distributor of auto parts and uses the cash method of accounting. The company's sales have been about $11,175,000 per year for the last few years. However, Gaffney has the opportunity to acquire an unincorporated competitor with annual sales of $12,292,500. Complete the following paragraph regarding the accounting implications of acquiring the competitor. For the year of acquisition. Gaffney and the acquired business will be treated as o single business consider the combined gross receipts of both businesses in determining if the average annual gross receipts for the prior three-year period EV.Gaffney must Y exceed $ statutory threshold. Therefore, Gaffney will likely be able to continue using the cash method EV for the year of the acquisition.

Summer Company holds assets with a fair value of $125,000 and a book value of $93,000 and liabilities with a book value and fair value of $28,000. Required: Compute the following amounts if Parade Corporation acquires 65 percent ownership of Summer: a. What amount did Parade pay for the shares if no goodwill and no gain on a bargain purchase are reported? b. What amount did Parade pay for the shares if the fair value of the noncontrolling interest at acquisition is $45,150 and goodwill of $32,000 is reported? c. What balance will be assigned to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheet if Parade pays $79,300 to acquire its ownership and goodwill of $25,000 is reported?

X, Inc. is negotiating with Y, Inc. to acquire 100% of X, Inc.'s share capital. X, Inc. is currently owned by Y, Inc. and meets the definition of business defined in IFRS 3. The sale of shares is subject to approval by X, Inc.'s shareholders and the government. Because the agreement takes time, prior to the sale of shares, X, Inc and Y, Inc entered into an agreement that:   Both parties settle it legally with the consent of the necessary agreements; Determine the purchase price; Determined that the following decisions and actions may be taken by Y, Inc. only with X, Inc's approval until the sale of shares, through: o Changes in the management of Z, Inc; o Dividend payment; and, o New project contracts that exceed IDR 200 billion.   Does X, Inc control Z, Inc as a result of this agreement?

could you answer part B please? Pagle Corporation established a subsidiary to enter into a new line of business considered to be substantially more risky than Pagle's current business. Pagle transferred the following assets and accounts payable to Sand Corporation in exchange for 5,000 shares of $10 par value stock of Sand: Cash Accounts Receivable Inventory Land Buildings and Equipment Accounts Payable Cost $ 30,000 45,000 60,000 20,000 300,000 10,000 Required B Book Value $ 30,000 40,000 60,000 20,000 260,000 10,000 Required: a. Prepare the journal entry that Pagle recorded for the transfer of assets and accounts payable to Sand. b. Prepare the journal entry that Sand recorded for receipt of the assets and accounts payable from Pagle. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Prepare the journal entry that Sand recorded for receipt of the assets and accounts payable from Pagle. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No…

HOW DOES A COMPANY REALLY DECIDE WHICH INVESTMENT METHOD TO APPLY? Pilgrim Products, Inc., buys a controlling interest in the common stock of Crestwood Corporation. Shortly after the acquisition, a meeting of Pilgrim's accounting department is convened to discuss the internal reporting procedures required by the ownership of this subsidiary. Each member of the staff has a definite opinion as to whether the equity method, initial value method, or partial equity method should be adopted. To resolve this issue, Pilgrim's chief financial officer outlines several of her concerns about the decision. I already understand how each method works. I know the general advantages and disadvantages of all three. I realize, for example, that the equity method provides more detailed information whereas the initial value method is much easier to apply. What I need to know are the factors specific to our situation that should be considered in deciding which method to adopt. I must make a recommendation…

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