Determine the gain on bargain purchase or goodwill as at acquisition date.

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On 1/07/2022, Kit Kat limited acquired all the shares in Mars Litd, the shares came with the dividend attached (cum. div). Mars had recorded a $500,000 dividen payable liability. The consideration paid by Kit Kat was $6,400,000. Equity at that date is:

Share capital: $3,000,000

General reserve: $635,000

Retained earnings: $1,800,000

All assets were recorded at fair value except for the following in the 

  Carrying amount Fair value
Inventory $620,000 $643,000
Land $1,800,000 $2,000,000
Plant (accum. deon of $1,750,000) $3,250,000 $3,575,000
Patent $740,000 $615,000

Kit Kat recognised a brand with a value of $220,000 for Mars.

The patent had accumulated amortidation of $740,000 with a remaining useful life of 8 years at acquisition.

1) Determine the gain on bargain purchase or goodwill as at acquisition date.

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