On March 15, 2023, Alpha Corporation acquires 100% of Beta Inc. in a statutory merger. At the acquisition date, the following were the book values and fair values of fixed assets of these two companies: Book Value Fair Value Alpha Corp. $1,250,000 $1,180,000 Beta Inc. $375,000 $520,000 The consolidated fixed assets under the acquisition method.

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On March 15, 2023, Alpha Corporation acquires 100% of Beta Inc. in a statutory merger. At
the acquisition date, the following were the book values and fair values of fixed assets of
these two companies:
Book Value Fair Value
Alpha Corp. $1,250,000 $1,180,000
Beta Inc.
$375,000
$520,000
The consolidated fixed assets under the acquisition method.
Transcribed Image Text:On March 15, 2023, Alpha Corporation acquires 100% of Beta Inc. in a statutory merger. At the acquisition date, the following were the book values and fair values of fixed assets of these two companies: Book Value Fair Value Alpha Corp. $1,250,000 $1,180,000 Beta Inc. $375,000 $520,000 The consolidated fixed assets under the acquisition method.
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