Flynn Acquires 100 Percent of the Outstanding Voting Shares of Macek

question 84

Multiple Choice

Flynn acquires 100 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Macek Company on January 1, 20X1. To obtain these shares, Flynn pays $400 cash (in thousands) and issues 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock on this date. Flynn's stock had a fair value of $36 per share on that date. Flynn also pays $15 (in thousands) to a local investment firm for arranging the acquisition. An additional $10 (in thousands) was paid by Flynn in stock issuance costs. The book values for both Flynn and Macek as of January 1, 20X1 follow. The fair value of each of Flynn and Macek accounts is also included. In addition, Macek holds a fully amortized trademark that still retains a $40 (in thousands) value. The figures below are in thousands. Any related question also is in thousands. What amount will be reported for consolidated receivables?

• A) $660.
• B) $640.
• C) $500.
• D) $460.
• E) $480.

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due to be paid within one year, such as accounts payable, short-term loans, and taxes owed.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A measure of the liquidity of accounts receivable; computed by dividing net credit sales by average net accounts receivable.

Net Credit Sales

The total amount of sales made on credit, minus any returns or allowances.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered on credit.