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Presented below are the book values and fair values of the assets and liabilitie

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Presented below are the book values and fair values of the assets and liabilities of A, Inc. and B Inc. on Dec 4, 2016, immediately prior to a business combination. The Company is evaluating where A should be the acquirer or if B should be the acquirer.

Axtel, Inc

Barcel, Inc.

Book value

Fair value

Book value

Fair value

Current assets

$   40,000

$ 100,000

$   50,000

$   25,000

PP&E

$ 200,000

$ 400,000

$ 150,000

$ 175,000

Current liabilities

$   70,000

$   70,000

$   30,000

$   30,000

Common stock

$ 80,000

$   60,000

Retained earnings

$   90,000

$ 110,000

Previously unreported identifiable intangibles, capitalized per GAAP are:

              A, Inc. $25,000

              B, Inc. $20,000      

Prepare an accounting memo to address the below issues.

What does the balance sheet of the acquiring firm following each of the following business combinations

A borrows $250,000 on a long-term basis and buys full ownership of B for $250,000 cash. The transaction is recorded as a merger.

Axtel, Inc

Barcel, Inc.

Book value

Fair value

Book value

Fair value

Current assets

$   40,000

$ 100,000

$   50,000

$   25,000

PP&E

$ 200,000

$ 400,000

$ 150,000

$ 175,000

Current liabilities

$   70,000

$   70,000

$   30,000

$   30,000

Common stock

$ 80,000

$   60,000

Retained earnings

$   90,000

$ 110,000

Explanation / Answer

To The Shareholders of A, Net Value of B before acquistion Balance Sheet after Merger of Acquiring Firm Fair Value Amount Current Assets             25,000 Goodwill                                60,000 PPE           175,000 Current Assets                              125,000 Current Liabilities           (30,000) {PPE                              575,000 Intangibles             20,000 Current Liabilities                              100,000 Net Fair Value           190,000 Loan for Acquistion                              250,000 Money Received from A           250,000 Net Assets                              410,000 Goodwill generated             60,000 Common Stock                              140,000 Retained Earnings                              200,000 Revaluation Reserve                                70,000 Net Equity                              410,000

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