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On January 1, 2015, ChocoNichols Company acquired 80% of AllieSmith Company\'s c

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On January 1, 2015, ChocoNichols Company acquired 80% of AllieSmith Company's common stock and 60% of its non-voting, cumulative preferred stock. The consideration transferred by Choco was $1,500,000 for the common and $450,000 for the preferred. Any excess acquisition-date fair value over book value is considered goodwill.

The capital structure of Allie immediately prior to the acquisition is:

Common stock, $1 par value (800,000 shares outstanding) -- $800,000

Preferred stock, 5% cumulative, $10 par value, 40,000 shares outstanding - $400,000

Additional paid in capital - $600,000

Retained earnings - $700,000

Total stockholders’ equity - $2,500,000

a. Compute the goodwill recognized in consolidation.

b. Compute the non-controlling interest in Allie at date of acquisition. (10 points)

Please show all work

Common stock, $1 par value (800,000 shares outstanding) -- $800,000

Explanation / Answer

common stock 800000 80% 640000 additional paid in capital 600000 80% 480000 retained earnings 700000 80% 560000 preferred stock 400000 60% 240000 total value of controlled interest 1920000 value paid 1950000 goodwill 30000 non controlling interest common stock 800000 20% 160000 additional paid in capital 600000 20% 120000 retained earnings 700000 20% 140000 preferred stock 400000 40% 160000 total value of non controlling interest 580000

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