Kaye Company Acquired 100% of Fiore Company on January 1

question 72

Multiple Choice

Kaye Company acquired 100% of Fiore Company on January 1, 2021. Kaye paid $1,000 excess consideration over book value, which is being amortized at $20 per year. There was no goodwill in the combination. Fiore reported net income of $400 in 2021 and paid dividends of $100.Assume the initial value method is used. In the year subsequent to acquisition, what additional worksheet entry must be made for consolidation purposes that is not required for the equity method?

• A)Entry A.
• B)Entry B.
• C)Entry C.
• D)Entry D.
• E)Entry E.

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Definitions:

Sold Separately

Items or services not included with the primary product and must be purchased independently.

Infringement Suit

A legal case brought against an individual or company for violating a patent, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

Legal Expenses

Costs incurred by a business for legal services, such as attorney fees and court costs.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing the company's reputation, brand, or similar factors.