Exam 2: Consolidation of Financial Information

Presented below are the financial balances for the Atwood Company and the Franz Company as of December 31, 2010, immediately before Atwood acquired Franz. Also included are the fair values for Franz Company's net assets at that date. Note: Parenthesis indicate a credit balance Assume a business combination took place at December 31, 2010. Atwood issued 50 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $35 per share for all of the outstanding common shares of Franz. Stock issuance costs of $15 (in thousands) and direct costs of $10 (in thousands) were paid to effect this acquisition transaction. To settle a difference of opinion regarding Franz's fair value, Atwood promises to pay an additional $5.2 (in thousands) to the former owners if Franz's earnings exceed a certain sum during the next year. Given the probability of the required contingency payment and utilizing a 4% discount rate, the expected present value of the contingency is $5 (in thousands). Compute consolidated goodwill at date of acquisition.

According to GAAP, the pooling of interest method for business combinations

Carnes has the following account balances as of May 1, 2010 before an acquisition transaction takes place. The fair value of Carnes' Land and Buildings are $650,000 and $550,000, respectively. On May 1, 2010, Riley Company issues 30,000 shares of its $10 par value ($25 fair value) common stock in exchange for all of the shares of Carnes' common stock. Riley paid $10,000 for costs to issue the new shares of stock. Before the acquisition, Riley has $700,000 in its common stock account and $300,000 in its additional paid-in capital account. On May 1, 2010, what value is assigned to Riley's investment account?

Flynn acquires 100 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Macek Company on January 1, 20X1. To obtain these shares, Flynn pays $400 cash (in thousands) and issues 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock on this date. Flynn's stock had a fair value of $36 per share on that date. Flynn also pays $15 (in thousands) to a local investment firm for arranging the acquisition. An additional $10 (in thousands) was paid by Flynn in stock issuance costs. The book values for both Flynn and Macek as of January 1, 20X1 follow. The fair value of each of Flynn and Macek accounts is also included. In addition, Macek holds a fully amortized trademark that still retains a $40 (in thousands) value. The figures below are in thousands. Any related question also is in thousands. What amount will be reported for consolidated receivables?

What is the primary accounting difference between accounting for when the subsidiary is dissolved and when the subsidiary retains its incorporation?

How are stock issuance costs accounted for in an acquisition business combination?

The financial statements for Goodwin, Inc., and Corr Company for the year ended December 31, 20X1, prior to Goodwin's acquisition business combination transaction regarding Corr, follow (in thousands): On December 31, 20X1, Goodwin issued $600 in debt and 30 shares of its $10 par value common stock to the owners of Corr to acquire all of the outstanding shares of that company. Goodwin shares had a fair value of $40 per share. Goodwin paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction. Goodwin paid $35 in stock issuance costs. Corr's equipment was actually worth $1,400 but its buildings were only valued at $560. Compute the consolidated cash account at December 31, 20X1.

Flynn acquires 100 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Macek Company on January 1, 20X1. To obtain these shares, Flynn pays $400 cash (in thousands) and issues 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock on this date. Flynn's stock had a fair value of $36 per share on that date. Flynn also pays $15 (in thousands) to a local investment firm for arranging the acquisition. An additional $10 (in thousands) was paid by Flynn in stock issuance costs. The book values for both Flynn and Macek as of January 1, 20X1 follow. The fair value of each of Flynn and Macek accounts is also included. In addition, Macek holds a fully amortized trademark that still retains a $40 (in thousands) value. The figures below are in thousands. Any related question also is in thousands. Assuming the combination is accounted for as a purchase, what amount will be reported for consolidated retained earnings?

The financial balances for the Atwood Company and the Franz Company as of December 31, 20X1, are presented below. Also included are the fair values for Franz Company's net assets. Note: Parenthesis indicate a credit balance Assume an acquisition business combination took place at December 31, 20X1. Atwood issued 50 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $35 per share for all of the outstanding common shares of Franz. Stock issuance costs of $15 (in thousands) and direct costs of $10 (in thousands) were paid. Compute consolidated revenues at the date of the acquisition.

Lisa Co. paid cash for all of the voting common stock of Victoria Corp. Victoria will continue to exist as a separate corporation. Entries for the consolidation of Lisa and Victoria would be recorded in

The financial statements for Goodwin, Inc., and Corr Company for the year ended December 31, 20X1, prior to Goodwin's acquisition business combination transaction regarding Corr, follow (in thousands): On December 31, 20X1, Goodwin issued $600 in debt and 30 shares of its $10 par value common stock to the owners of Corr to acquire all of the outstanding shares of that company. Goodwin shares had a fair value of $40 per share. Goodwin paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction. Goodwin paid $35 in stock issuance costs. Corr's equipment was actually worth $1,400 but its buildings were only valued at $560. Compute the consolidated equipment (net) account at December 31, 20X1.

Flynn acquires 100 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Macek Company on January 1, 20X1. To obtain these shares, Flynn pays $400 cash (in thousands) and issues 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock on this date. Flynn's stock had a fair value of $36 per share on that date. Flynn also pays $15 (in thousands) to a local investment firm for arranging the acquisition. An additional $10 (in thousands) was paid by Flynn in stock issuance costs. The book values for both Flynn and Macek as of January 1, 20X1 follow. The fair value of each of Flynn and Macek accounts is also included. In addition, Macek holds a fully amortized trademark that still retains a $40 (in thousands) value. The figures below are in thousands. Any related question also is in thousands. What amount will be reported for consolidated equipment (net)?

Prior to being united in a business combination, Botkins Inc. and Volkerson Corp. had the following stockholders' equity figures: Botkins issued 56,000 new shares of its common stock valued at $3.25 per share for all of the outstanding stock of Volkerson. Assume that Botkins acquired Volkerson on January 1, 2010. At what amount did Botkins record the investment in Volkerson?

The financial balances for the Atwood Company and the Franz Company as of December 31, 20X1, are presented below. Also included are the fair values for Franz Company's net assets. Note: Parenthesis indicate a credit balance Assume an acquisition business combination took place at December 31, 20X1. Atwood issued 50 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $35 per share for all of the outstanding common shares of Franz. Stock issuance costs of $15 (in thousands) and direct costs of $10 (in thousands) were paid. Compute consolidated inventory at the date of the acquisition.

How are direct and indirect costs accounted for when applying the acquisition method for a business combination?

For acquisition accounting, why are assets and liabilities of the subsidiary consolidated at fair value?

Presented below are the financial balances for the Atwood Company and the Franz Company as of December 31, 2010, immediately before Atwood acquired Franz. Also included are the fair values for Franz Company's net assets at that date. Note: Parenthesis indicate a credit balance Assume a business combination took place at December 31, 2010. Atwood issued 50 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $35 per share for all of the outstanding common shares of Franz. Stock issuance costs of $15 (in thousands) and direct costs of $10 (in thousands) were paid to effect this acquisition transaction. To settle a difference of opinion regarding Franz's fair value, Atwood promises to pay an additional $5.2 (in thousands) to the former owners if Franz's earnings exceed a certain sum during the next year. Given the probability of the required contingency payment and utilizing a 4% discount rate, the expected present value of the contingency is $5 (in thousands). Compute consolidated land at date of acquisition.

The financial statements for Jode Inc. and Lakely Corp., just prior to their combination, for the year ending December 31, 2010, follow. Lakely's buildings were undervalued on its financial records by $60,000. On December 31, 2010, Jode issued 54,000 new shares of its $10 par value stock in exchange for all the outstanding shares of Lakely. Jode's shares had a fair value on that date of $35 per share. Jode paid $34,000 to an investment bank for assisting in the arrangements. Jode also paid $24,000 in stock issuance costs to effect the acquisition of Lakely. Lakely will retain its incorporation. Prepare the journal entries to record (1) the issuance of stock by Jode and (2) the payment of the combination costs.

Bullen Inc. acquired 100% of the voting common stock of Vicker Inc. on January 1, 20X1. The book value and fair value of Vicker's accounts on that date (prior to creating the combination) follow, along with the book value of Bullen's accounts: Assume that Bullen paid a total of $480,000 in cash for all of the shares of Vicker. In addition, Bullen paid $35,000 to a group of attorneys for their work in arranging the combination to be accounted for as an acquisition. What will be the balance in consolidated goodwill?

Carnes has the following account balances as of May 1, 2010 before an acquisition transaction takes place. The fair value of Carnes' Land and Buildings are $650,000 and $550,000, respectively. On May 1, 2010, Riley Company issues 30,000 shares of its $10 par value ($25 fair value) common stock in exchange for all of the shares of Carnes' common stock. Riley paid $10,000 for costs to issue the new shares of stock. Before the acquisition, Riley has $700,000 in its common stock account and $300,000 in its additional paid-in capital account. What will be Riley's balance in its common stock account as a result of this acquisition?