Flynn Acquires 100 Percent of the Outstanding Voting Shares of Macek

question 6

Multiple Choice

Flynn acquires 100 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Macek Company on January 1, 2021. To obtain these shares, Flynn pays $400 cash (in thousands) and issues 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock on this date. Flynn's stock had a fair value of $36 per share on that date. Flynn also pays $15 (in thousands) to a local investment firm for arranging the acquisition. An additional $10 (in thousands) was paid by Flynn in stock issuance costs.The book values for both Flynn and Macek immediately preceding the acquisition follow. The fair value of each of Flynn and Macek accounts is also included. In addition, Macek holds a fully amortized trademark that still retains a $40 (in thousands) value. The figures below are in thousands. Any related question also is in thousands. What amount will be reported for consolidated buildings (net) ?

• A)$1,420,000.
• B)$1,260,000.
• C)$1,140,000.
• D)$1,480,000.
• E)$1,200,000.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the production of goods, easily traceable to the finished product.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected quantity of materials needed for production and the actual quantity used, valued at standard cost.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (standard) cost, indicating efficiency in labor utilization.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked to produce an item and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.