New Inc. acquires 100% of the stock of Old Co. on January 4, 2020, for $4,100 cash. As of that date, Old has the following trial balance: Debit CreditCash$500Accounts receivable600Inventory900Buildings (net) (5-year life)1, 600Equipment (net ) (2-year life) 1,000Land900Accounts payable$400Long-term liabilities (due 12/31/22)1,900Common stock 1,000 Additional paid-in capital 700 Retained earnings 1,500 Total $5,500$5,500 Net income and dividends reported by Old for 2020 and 2021 follow: 20202021Net income$120$140Dividends4050 The fair value of Old Co.'s net assets that differ from their book values are listed below: Fair ValueBuildings$1,200 Equipment1, 350 Land 1,300 Long-term liabilities1,750 Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life. Compute the amount of Old Co.'s long-term liabilities that would be reported in a December 31, 2020, consolidated balance sheet. correct answer is 1800 since I already got it incorrect. Please explain.

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New Inc. acquires 100% of the stock of Old Co. on January 4, 2020, for $4,100 cash. As of that date, Old
has the following trial balance:
Debit CreditCash$500Accounts receivable600Inventory900Buildings (net) (5-year life)1, 600Equipment (net
) (2-year life) 1,000Land900Accounts payable$400Long-term liabilities (due 12/31/22)1,900Common stock
1,000 Additional paid-in capital 700 Retained earnings 1,500 Total $5,500$5,500
Net income and dividends reported by Old for 2020 and 2021 follow:
20202021Net income$120$140Dividends4050
The fair value of Old Co.'s net assets that differ from their book values are listed below:
Fair ValueBuildings$1,200 Equipment1, 350 Land 1,300 Long-term liabilities1,750
Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with
an indefinite life.
Compute the amount of Old Co.'s long-term liabilities that would be reported in a December 31, 2020,
consolidated balance sheet.
correct answer is 1800 since I already got it incorrect. Please explain.
Transcribed Image Text:New Inc. acquires 100% of the stock of Old Co. on January 4, 2020, for $4,100 cash. As of that date, Old has the following trial balance: Debit CreditCash$500Accounts receivable600Inventory900Buildings (net) (5-year life)1, 600Equipment (net ) (2-year life) 1,000Land900Accounts payable$400Long-term liabilities (due 12/31/22)1,900Common stock 1,000 Additional paid-in capital 700 Retained earnings 1,500 Total $5,500$5,500 Net income and dividends reported by Old for 2020 and 2021 follow: 20202021Net income$120$140Dividends4050 The fair value of Old Co.'s net assets that differ from their book values are listed below: Fair ValueBuildings$1,200 Equipment1, 350 Land 1,300 Long-term liabilities1,750 Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life. Compute the amount of Old Co.'s long-term liabilities that would be reported in a December 31, 2020, consolidated balance sheet. correct answer is 1800 since I already got it incorrect. Please explain.
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