Narnia company have the following data relative to a certain entity in determining the amount to be paid for net assets and goodwill:  Assets at fair value before goodwill                                3,900,000 Liabilities                                                                                  1,350,000 Shareholders’ equity                                                            2,550,000 Average earnings for five years amounted to 375,000 and a return of 8% on net assets is considered normal.  Compute the goodwill if excess earnings is capitalized at 15%.

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Narnia company have the following data relative to a certain entity in determining the amount to be paid for net assets and goodwill

Assets at fair value before goodwill                                3,900,000

Liabilities                                                                                  1,350,000

Shareholders’ equity                                                            2,550,000

Average earnings for five years amounted to 375,000 and a return of 8% on net assets is considered normal.  Compute the goodwill if excess earnings is capitalized at 15%.   

 

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