On January 2, 20X8, Johnson Company Acquired a 100% Interest

Multiple Choice

On January 2, 20X8, Johnson Company acquired a 100% interest in the capital stock of Perth Company for $3,100,000. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to a patent with a 10-year remaining life. At the date of acquisition, Perth's balance sheet contained the following information: Perth's income statement for 20X8 is as follows:
The balance sheet of Perth at December 31, 20X8, is as follows:
Perth declared and paid a dividend of 20,000 FCU on October 1, 20X8. Spot rates at various dates for 20X8 follow:
Assume Perth's revenues, purchases, operating expenses, depreciation expense, and income taxes were incurred evenly throughout 20X8.
Refer to the above information. Assuming the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, what is Johnson's remeasurement gain (loss) for 20X8? (Assume the ending inventory was acquired on December 31, 20X8.)

A) $31,000 gain
B) $36,500 loss
C) $22,000 gain
D) $32,000 gain