Caldwell Inc

question 54

Essay

Caldwell Inc. acquired 65% of Club Corp. for $2,600,000. Club owned a building and equipment with ten-year useful lives. The book value of these assets was $830,000, and the fair value was $950,000. For Club's other assets and liabilities, book value was equal to fair value. The total fair value of Club's net assets was $3,500,000.
Using the acquisition method, determine the amount of goodwill associated with Caldwell's purchase of Club.

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