Wilkins Inc

question 1

Multiple Choice

Wilkins Inc. acquired 100% of the voting common stock of Granger Inc. on January 1, 2021. The book value and fair value of Granger's accounts on that date (prior to creating the combination) are as follows, along with the book value of Wilkins's accounts: Assume that Wilkins issued 13,000 shares of common stock, with a $5 par value and a $46 fair value, to obtain all of Granger's outstanding stock. In this acquisition transaction, how much goodwill should be recognized?

• A) $178,000.
• B) $138,000.
• C) $98,000.
• D) $94,000.
• E) $0.

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