The Net Incomes for Parent and Sub Inc for the Year

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Net Incomes for Parent and Sub Inc for the year ended July 31, 2012 were $120,000 and $60,000 respectively. Assuming once again that the Proprietary Theory was applied, what would be the amount of Goodwill appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on the Date of acquisition, assuming once again that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000 on August 1, 2012?

• A) $72,000
• B) $88,000
• C) Nil
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Inflationary Premium

The part of the nominal interest rate on a loan or investment that represents compensation for the expected loss of purchasing power due to inflation.

Economic Efficiency

A state in which resources are allocated in the most effective way possible to meet consumers' needs and wants, maximizing output without wasting any resources.

Capital

Resources, including financial assets, equipment, and buildings, used to produce goods and services.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods that are used in the production of other goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.