On January 1, 2021, the Moody Company Entered into a Transaction

question 101

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2021, the Moody Company entered into a transaction for 100% of the outstanding common stock of Osorio Company. To acquire these shares, Moody issued $400 in long-term liabilities and also issued 40 shares of common stock having a par value of $1 per share but a fair value of $10 per share. Moody paid $20 to lawyers, accountants, and brokers for assistance in bringing about this acquisition. Another $15 was paid in connection with stock issuance costs. Prior to these transactions, the balance sheets for the two companies were as follows: Note: Parentheses indicate a credit balance.In Moody's appraisal of Osorio, three assets were deemed to be undervalued on the subsidiary's books: Inventory by $10, Land by $40, and Buildings by $60.What is the amount of goodwill arising from this acquisition?

• A) $230.
• B) $120.
• C) $520.
• D) None. There is a gain on bargain purchase of $230.
• E) None. There is a gain on bargain purchase of $265.

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