On January 1, year 1, Polk Corp. and Strass Corp. had condensed balance sheets as follows: Accounts                           Polk                       Strass Current assets                   $ 70,000               $20,000 Noncurrent assets            90,000                  40,000 Total assets                     $160,000               $60,000

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On January 1, year 1, Polk Corp. and Strass Corp. had condensed balance sheets as follows:

Accounts                           Polk                       Strass

Current assets                   $ 70,000               $20,000

Noncurrent assets            90,000                  40,000

Total assets                     $160,000               $60,000

Current liabilities           $ 30,000                  $10,000

Long­-term debt                50,000                      ­­--

Stockholders’ equity        80,000                   50,000

Total liabilities and SHE $160,000                 $60,000

On January 2, year 1, Polk borrowed $60,000 and used the proceeds to purchase 90% of the outstanding common shares of Strass. This debt is payable in ten equal annual principal payments, plus interest, beginning December 30, year 1. The excess cost of the investment over Strass’ book value of acquired net assets should be allocated 60% to inventory and 40% to goodwill. On January 1, year 1, the fair value of Polk shares held by non controlling parties was $10,000. On Polk’s January 2, year 1 consolidated balance sheet,

Stockholders’ equity including noncontrolling interests should be

 
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