FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED ACCOUNTING >I
FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED ACCOUNTING >I
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ISBN: 9781307007350
Author: Hoyle
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Explain why might the determination of a fair value for the consideration transferred be difficult under the given circumstances.

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On December 31, Phoenix Corporation acquired all of Sedona Corporation’s voting stock in exchange for $560,000 cash. At the acquisition date, the fair values of Sedona’s assets and liabilities equaled their carrying values, except that the fair value of the inventory was $20,000 lower than the carrying value, the fair value of the equipment was $50,000 higher than the carrying value, and the fair value of the long-term debt was $4,000 lower than the carrying value.   The separate condensed balance sheets of the two companies immediately after the acquisition (on 12/31) are as follows:                                                                                  Phoenix   Sedona          Cash                                                            $ 90,000   $   60,000          Accounts receivable                                    130,000   25,000          Inventory                                                    160,000   70,000          Plant and equipment (net)…
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