Tosco Co Paid $540,000 for 80% of the Stock of Martz

question 108

Essay

Tosco Co. paid $540,000 for 80% of the stock of Martz Co. when the book value of Martz's net assets was $600,000. For all of Martz's assets and liabilities, book value and fair value were approximately equal.
Required:
Using the acquisition method, what amount of goodwill should appear in a consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the combination?

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in total despite fluctuations in the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

High-Low Method

A technique used in managerial accounting to estimate fixed and variable costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that remain constant regardless of production or sales volume, including rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

High-Low Method

A cost-accounting method used to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.