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ABC123 Inc has decided to purchase 100% the voting shares of DEF456 for $400,000 in Cash on July1,2008.On the date,the balance sheets of each of these companies were as follows: On that date,the fair values of DEF456 Assets and Liabilities were as follows: In addition to the above,an independent appraiser deemed that DEF456 Inc.had trademarks with a fair market value of $100,000 which had not been accounted for.In turn,ABC123's fair market values were equal to their book values with the exception of the Company's Inventory and Plant and Equipment,which were said to have Fair Market Values of $30,000 and $480,000,respectively.
-Assume that both companies would be wound up and a new company called ABCDEF Inc.was created in its place.Prepare the Balance Sheet to reflect this occurrence as at July 1,2008.The new entity would have10,000 voting shares issued to the current shareholders for a total market value of $1,222,000.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a complete absence of rivalry among the sellers and perfect information among buyers and sellers.

Short Run

A period in economic analysis where at least one input (such as plant size) is fixed and cannot be changed.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded.

Minimize Losses

Minimizing losses involves implementing strategies and decisions that reduce the extent of financial loss or damage to the lowest possible level, often through risk management and careful planning.