Carnes Has the Following Account Balances as of May 1

question 13

Multiple Choice

Carnes has the following account balances as of May 1, 2010 before an acquisition transaction takes place. The fair value of Carnes' Land and Buildings are $650,000 and $550,000, respectively. On May 1, 2010, Riley Company issues 30,000 shares of its $10 par value ($25 fair value) common stock in exchange for all of the shares of Carnes' common stock. Riley paid $10,000 for costs to issue the new shares of stock. Before the acquisition, Riley has $700,000 in its common stock account and $300,000 in its additional paid-in capital account. At the date of acquisition, by how much does Riley's additional paid-in capital increase or decrease?

• A) $0.
• B) $440,000 increase.
• C) $450,000 increase.
• D) $640,000 increase.
• E) $650,000 decrease.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Balance

This term refers to the amount of money owed on a loan or credit account that has not yet been repaid.

Cheque

A written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer.

Invoice

A document indicating the sale transaction and requesting payment for goods or services provided.

ROG

Receipt of Goods, a term used in supply chain management and accounting to denote the time at which goods are received, which may trigger payment or recording processes.