Computation of Goodwill Chopin Corporation Has Net Assets (Total Assets Minus Total Liabilities)

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Computation of goodwill
Chopin Corporation has net assets (total assets minus total liabilities) valued at $880,000 and has earned an average profit of $132,000 per year for the past several years. Sands Company is negotiating the purchase of the company and has agreed to pay an amount equal to the value of the net identifiable assets, assume the liabilities, and pay a sum for goodwill equal to the earnings in excess of 12% on net assets, expected to continue for five years. What is the amount for goodwill Sands is including in its offer? $_______________
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