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Accounting Question

Overview

1. Zaid Ltd and Zafar Ltd agreed to merge on January 1, 2019. On the date of the merger agreement, the companies reported the following data: (5 Marks)

Balance Sheet

Zaid Ltd

Zafar Ltd

Book Value

Fair Value

Book Value

Fair Value

Current Assets

190,000

240,000

50,000

62,000

Long Term Assets

600,000

500,000

300,000

275,000

Accumulated Depreciation

(130,000)

(50,000)

Total Assets

660,000

740,000

300,000

337,000

Current Liabilities

100,000

120,000

75,000

75,000

Common Stock

300,000

50,000

Capital in excess of Par Value

40,000

10,000

Retained Earnings

220,000

165,000

Total Liabilities

660,000

300,000

Zaid Ltd has 15,000 shares of its $20 par value shares outstanding on January 1, 20X3, and Zafar Ltd has 10,000 shares of $5 par value stock outstanding. The market values of the shares are $400 and $75, respectively.

Required:

Zaid Ltd issues 1,000 shares of stock in exchange for all of Zafar Ltd’s net assets. Prepare a balance sheet for the combined entity immediately following the merger.

Solution:

2) Plant Inc. a calendar year reporting company acquired 80% of Seed Inc.’s outstanding common stock for $ 484,000 on Dec. 31, 2018, when the fair value of Seed’s Net Assets was $ 568,000. The following data summarize the fair value calculation: (7 Marks )

Book Value Element

Amount $

Life Remaining

Common Stock

150,000

Retained Earnings

135,000

Under –Or-Over Valuation

Inventory

(9700)

2 Months

Land

48,000

Indefinite

Equipment

96,000

8 Years

Covenant –Not-To Compete

40,000

5 Years

Goodwill Element

108,700

Indefinite

Total Cost

568,000

Plant Inc. & Seed Inc.

Worksheet

As at Dec. 31, 2018

Balance Sheet

Plant ($)

Seed ($)

Cash

148,000

47,000

Account Receivable

103,500

118,000

Inventory

152,500

126,000

Investment in Seed -

Book Value

228,000

Excess Cost

226,400

Land

168,000

127,000

Building & Equipment

400,000

309,000

Accumulated Depreciation

-16,000

-102,000

Total Assets

1,410,400

625,000

Payable & Accruals

265,400

120,000

Long Term Assets

290,000

220,000

Common Stock

450,000

150,000

Retained Earnings

405,000

135,000

Total Liabilities & Equity

1,410,400

625,000

You are required to

(a) Prepare an Analysis of the Investment Account Through Dec. 31, 2018. Show clearly Book Value and Excess Value calculation by preparing tables.

(b) Prepare all consolidation (Elimination Entries) as of Dec. 31, 2018.

(c) Prepare a Consolidated Worksheet as at Dec. 31, 2018.

Solution:

  1. Baskin Corporation pays $ 420,000 for Camlin Inc. and that the estimated FMV of Assets, Liabilities and Equity are as follows: (3 Mark)

Account Receivable 100,000

Inventory 50,000

PP & E 200,000

Total Assets 350,000

Liabilities 70,000

Retained Earnings 80,000

Common Stock 200,000

Liabilities & Equities 350,000

Determine the amount of Goodwill.

Solution: