ABC IncAcquired 40% of the Voting Shares of DEF Inc

question 15

Multiple Choice

ABC Inc.acquired 40% of the voting shares of DEF Inc.for $200,000 on January 1,2001.On that date,DEF's Common Shares and Retained Earnings were worth $240,000 and $60,000 respectively.On that date,DEF's Book Values approximated their Fair Values except for DEF's Inventory,which had a market value $50,000 higher than book value,and DEF's Plant & Equipment,which was said to have a market value that was $80,000 higher than its book value.The inventory was subsequently sold to outsiders during the year.The Plant and Equipment had a remaining useful life of ten years from the acquisition date.During the year,DEF earned net income and paid Dividends in the amount of $100,000 and $10,000,respectively.
-What is the amount of the Acquisition Differential?

• A)($100,000)
• B)$ 28,000
• C)$ 80,000
• D)$100,000

---

Definitions:

BPI Team

A group of individuals dedicated to Business Process Improvement, focusing on analyzing, reviewing, and enhancing business processes to increase efficiency.

Globalization

The integration and interdependence of economic, social, cultural, and ecological facets of life, enabled by rapid advances in information technology.

Societal Pressure

The influence exerted by the society on individuals or organizations to conform to certain norms, values, or behaviors.

"As Is" Process

The documentation or mapping of a process or system exactly as it currently operates, without any modifications or improvements.