On January 1, 2021, Nichols Company Acquired 80% of Smith

question 9

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2021, 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. There was no premium in the value of consideration transferred. Any excess acquisition-date fair value over book value is considered goodwill. The capital structure of Smith immediately prior to the acquisition is: With respect to Nichols' investment in Smith, determine the amount to be recorded and identify which account should be adjusted to reflect such amount.

• 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.

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