Dodd Co Acquired 75% of the Common Stock of Wallace Corp

question 42

Multiple Choice

Dodd Co. acquired 75% of the common stock of Wallace Corp. for $1,800,000. The fair value of Wallace's net assets was $2,100,000, and the book value was $1,900,000. The noncontrolling interest shares of Wallace Corp. are not actively traded.What is the total amount of goodwill recognized at the date of acquisition?

• A) $0.
• B) $100,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $300,000.
• E) $700,000.

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Definitions:

Controllable Variance

The difference between actual costs and budgeted costs that management has the power to influence or control through decisions and actions.

Variable Factory Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and materials used in the production process.

Controllable Variance

The difference between actual budgeted costs and the controllable costs within a budget period.

Fixed Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain relatively constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, depreciation, and salaries of factory supervisors.