A Ltd purchases the B Ltd for the following consideration of: Cash : $150 000 Land: carrying amount of the land is $120 000; fair value is $195 000. The statement of financial position of the B Ltd as at the date of acquisition shows assets of $390 000 and liabilities of $195 000. All assets are fairly valued except the B Ltd's building, which is in the accounts at $70 000 but has a fair value of $95 000. There are no contingent liabilities. Required: Calculate the value of goodwill? Note: Provide all workings. Do not just write the final answer.

A Ltd purchases the B Ltd for the following consideration of: Cash : $150 000 Land: carrying amount of the land is $120 000; fair value is $195 000. The statement of financial position of the B Ltd as at the date of acquisition shows assets of $390 000 and liabilities of $195 000. All assets are fairly valued except the B Ltd's building, which is in the accounts at $70 000 but has a fair value of $95 000. There are no contingent liabilities. Required: Calculate the value of goodwill? Note: Provide all workings. Do not just write the final answer.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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