In 2012, First Company Purchased Second Company for $16,000,000 Cash

question 101

Multiple Choice

In 2012, First Company purchased Second Company for $16,000,000 cash. At the time of purchase Second Company had $18,500,000 in assets and liabilities of $11,000,000. The 2012 balance sheet for First Company should show goodwill of:

• A) $0.
• B) $3,500,000.
• C) $8,500,000.
• D) $10,000,000.

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