On January 1, 2011, Bast Co

question 53

Essay

On January 1, 2011, Bast Co. had a net book value of $2,100,000 as follows: Fisher Co. acquired all of the outstanding preferred shares for $148,000 and 60% of the common stock for $1,281,000. Fisher believed that one of Bast's buildings, with a twelve-year life, was undervalued on the company's financial records by $70,000.
Required:
What is the amount of goodwill to be recognized from this purchase?

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Definitions:

Public Good

A good or service that is characterized by nonrivalry and nonexcludability. These characteristics typically imply that no private firm can break even when attempting to provide such products. As a result, they are often provided by governments, who pay for them using general tax revenues.

Government

The government refers to the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, setting and enforcing laws and policies.

Benefits

The advantages or profits gained from something, including financial, health, or well-being improvements.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, materials, and technology.