Hanley acquired 85% of the ordinary share capital of Craig on 30 December 20X7 for $80,000. At this date the net assets of Craig were$95,000. NCI is valued using the fair value method and the fair value of the NCI on the acquisition date is $30,000 What goodwill arises on the acquisition?

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Hanley acquired 85% of the ordinary share capital of Craig on 30 December 20X7 for $80,000. At this date the net assets of Craig were$95,000. NCI is valued using the fair value method and the fair value of the NCI on the acquisition date is $30,000

What goodwill arises on the acquisition?

 

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When an acquirer corporation buys a target corporation, the amount of goodwill often develops in the process of an acquisition. The amount of the target's goodwill is often represented by the excess of the acquiring corporation's purchase price over the target's net assets at fair value.

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