Parent and Sub Inc

question 39

Multiple Choice

Parent and Sub Inc. had the following balance sheets on December 31, 2012: On January 1, 2013 Parent purchased all of Sub Inc.'s Common Shares for $40,000 in cash. On that date, Sub's Current Assets and Fixed Assets were worth $26,000 and $54,000, respectively. Assuming that Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on that date, answer the following: The Goodwill arising from this Business Combination would be:

• A) ($17,000).
• B) $7,000.
• C) $17,000.
• D) $120,000.

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