On January 1, 2009, Nichols Company Acquired 80% of Smith

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2009, Nichols Company acquired 80% of Smith Company's common stock and 40% of its non-voting, cumulative preferred stock. The consideration transferred by Nichols was $1,200,000 for the common and $124,000 for the preferred. Any excess acquisition-date fair value over book value is considered goodwill. The capital structure of Smith immediately prior to the acquisition is:

Determine the amount and account to be recorded for Nichols' investment in Smith.

A) $1,324,000 for Investment in Smith.
B) $1,200,000 for Investment in Smith.
C) $1,200,000 for Investment in Smith's Common Stock and $124,000 for Investment in Smith's Preferred Stock.
D) $1,200,000 for Investment in Smith's Common Stock and $120,000 for Investment in Smith's Preferred Stock.
E) $1,448,000 for Investment in Smith's Common Stock.