Jackson Company acquires 100% of the stock of Clark Corporation on January 1, 2023, for $4,100 cash. As of that date Clark has the following trial balance: Cash Accounts receivable Debit $ 500 Credit 600 Inventory 900 Buildings (net) (5-year life) 1,600 Equipment (net) (2-year life) 1,000
Jackson Company acquires 100% of the stock of Clark Corporation on January 1, 2023, for $4,100 cash. As of that date Clark has the following trial balance: Cash Accounts receivable Debit $ 500 Credit 600 Inventory 900 Buildings (net) (5-year life) 1,600 Equipment (net) (2-year life) 1,000
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Transcribed Image Text:Jackson Company acquires 100% of the stock of Clark Corporation on January 1, 2023, for $4,100 cash. As of that date Clark has the following trial balance:
Debit
Credit
Cash
Accounts receivable
$ 500
600
Inventory
900
Buildings (net) (5-year life)
1,600
Equipment (net) (2-year life)
1,000
Land
900
Accounts payable
Long-term liabilities (due 12/31/25)
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
$ 400
1,900
1,000
700
Retained earnings
1,500
$ 5,500
$ 5,500
Total
Net income and dividends reported by Clark for 2023 and 2024 follow:
2023
2024
Net income
Dividends
$ 120
$ 140
40
50
The fair value of Clark's net assets that differ from their book values are listed below:
Fair Value
Buildings
Equipment
Land
Long-term liabilities
$ 1,200
1,350
1,300
1,750
Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life.
Compute the amount of Clark's buildings that would be reported in a December 31, 2023, consolidated balance sheet.
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