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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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When it purchased Sutton, Inc. on January 1, 20X1, Pavin Corporation issued 500,000 shares of its $5 par voting common stock. On that date the fair value of those shares totaled $4,200,000. Related to the acquisition, Pavin had payments to the attorneys and accountants of $200,000, and stock issuance fees of $100,000. Immediately prior to the purchase, the equity sections of the two firms appeared as follows:

	Pavin	Sutton
Common stock	$ 4,000,000	$ 700,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par	7,500,000	900,000
Retained earnings	5,500,000	500,000
Total	$17,000,000	$2,100,000

Immediately after the purchase, the consolidated balance sheet should report retained earnings of:

a.	$6,000,000
b.	$5,800,000
c.	$5,500,000
d.	$5,300,000

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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