What amount should be recorded as acquisition cost of ABC Company? a. 2,535,000 b. 2,100,000 c. 2,315,000 d. 2,305,000

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Topic: Intangible Assets (Goodwill)

Sarrah Company is interested in computing the goodwill to be recognized in the purchase of ABC Company in January 2022. The following information was taken from the records of ABC Company:

                                      Net Income                           Net Assets

2017                                360,000                                 1,600,000

2018                                388,000                                 1,800,000

2019                                288,000                                 1,900,000

2020                                380,000                                 2,000,000

2021                                394,000                                 2,100,000

                                      1,810,000                                9,400,000

 

Goodwill is measured by capitalizing excess earnings at 40% with normal return on average net assets at 10%.

 

What amount should be recorded as acquisition cost of ABC Company?

a. 2,535,000

b. 2,100,000

c. 2,315,000

d. 2,305,000

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