1: ABC Inc. paid $500,000 for 25% of the voting common stock of DEF Inc. on 01/01/2026. DEF Inc. had net assets with a book value and fair value of $1,800,000 on 01/01/2026. DEF Inc. incurred a net loss of $60,000 and paid dividends of $100,000 during 2026. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. Required: a. Prepare a schedule to show the amount of goodwill from ABC Inc.'s investment in Jones. b. Prepare a schedule to show the balance in ABC Inc.'s investment account on 12/31/26.
1: ABC Inc. paid $500,000 for 25% of the voting common stock of DEF Inc. on 01/01/2026. DEF Inc. had net assets with a book value and fair value of $1,800,000 on 01/01/2026. DEF Inc. incurred a net loss of $60,000 and paid dividends of $100,000 during 2026. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. Required: a. Prepare a schedule to show the amount of goodwill from ABC Inc.'s investment in Jones. b. Prepare a schedule to show the balance in ABC Inc.'s investment account on 12/31/26.
Chapter20: Corporations: Distributions In Complete Liquidation And An Overview Of Reorganizations
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Transcribed Image Text:1: ABC Inc. paid $500,000 for 25% of the voting common stock of DEF Inc. on 01/01/2026. DEF
Inc. had net assets with a book value and fair value of $1,800,000 on 01/01/2026. DEF Inc. incurred
a net loss of $60,000 and paid dividends of $100,000 during 2026. Any excess cost over book
value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life.
Required:
a. Prepare a schedule to show the amount of goodwill from ABC Inc.'s investment in Jones.
b. Prepare a schedule to show the balance in ABC Inc.'s investment account on 12/31/26.
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