ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
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Author: Hoyle
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Chapter 2, Problem 1P
Which of the following does not represent a primary motivation for business combinations?
- a. Combinations are often a vehicle to accelerate growth and competitiveness.
- b. Cost savings can be achieved through elimination of duplicate facilities and staff.
- c. Synergies may be available through quick entry for new and existing products into markets.
- d. Larger firms are less likely to fail.
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The following are selected account balances from Penske Company and Stanza Corporation as of December 31, 2024:
Accounts
Revenues
Cost of goods sold
Depreciation expense
Investment income
Dividends declared
Retained earnings, 1/1/24
Current assets
Copyrights
Royalty agreements
Penske
$ (700,000)
250,000
150,000
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80,000
(600,000)
400,000
Investment in Stanza
Liabilities
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Stanza
$ (400,000)
100,000
200,000
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60,000
(200,000)
500,000
400,000
900,000
600,000
1,000,000
Not given
(500,000)
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(1,380,000)
(600,000) ($20 par)
(150,000)
(200,000) ($10 par)
(80,000)
Note: Parentheses indicate a credit balance.
On January 1, 2024, Penske acquired all of Stanza's outstanding stock for $680,000 fair value in cash and common stock. Penske also
paid $10,000 in stock issuance costs. At the date of acquisition, copyrights (with a six-year remaining life) have a $440,000 book value
but a fair value of $560,000.
Required:
a. As of December 31, 2024, what is…
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