Strong Company Has Had Poor Operating Results in Recent Years

Multiple Choice

Strong Company has had poor operating results in recent years and has a $160,000 net operating loss carryforward. Leader Corp. pays $700,000 to acquire Strong and is optimistic about its future profitability potential. The book value and fair value of Strong's identifiable net assets is $500,000 at date of acquisition. Strong's tax rate is 30% and Leader's tax rate is 40%. What is goodwill resulting from this business acquisition?

A) $40,000.
B) $88,000.
C) $104,000.
D) $152,000.
E) $248,000.