On Dec 31 2017 the balance sheets of Paper Inc and Scissors
Solution
a) Consideration amount = 6,000 shares*$40 per share = $240,000
Fair value of net assets acquired = Cash and short term securities+Inventory+Plant and equipment-Current Liabilities-Bonds payable = $32,000+$11,000+$150,000-$15,000-$28,000 = $150,000
Goodwill arising from this combination = Consideration - Fair value of net assets = $240,000 - $150,000 = $90,000
(b) Journal Entry (Amount in $)
(c) Paper\'s Balance Sheet after acquisition (Amount in $)
As the existing shares of Paper Inc is 10,000, the face value per share will be $15 per share ($150,000/10,000 shares). Therefore the face value of shares in consideration will be $90,000 (6,000 shares*$15 per share) and balance $150,000 (6,000 shares*$25 per share) will be a part of retained earnings.
(d) As all the assets and liabilities of Scissors Inc. to Paper Inc., Scissors Inc. will be liquidated and hence no Balance sheet will be prepared post acquisition.
| Date | Account titles | Debit | Credit |
| Jan 1, 2018 | Cash and Short term securities | 32,000 | |
| Inventory | 11,000 | ||
| Plant and Equipment | 150,000 | ||
| Goodwill (Bal.fig.) | 90,000 | ||
| Current liabilities | 15,000 | ||
| Bonds payable | 28,000 | ||
| Business acquired | 240,000 | ||
| (To record Paper\'s acquisition of Scissor\'s net assets) |
