ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781260361681
Author: Hoyle
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 4P
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Introduction: In a business, a combination business must account for both considerations transferred and the individual amounts of identified assets and liabilities acquired. When the purchase consideration exceeds the assumed net assets the acquirer recognizes this gain as goodwill.

To choose: The correct option to define goodwill.

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The audited accounts of Rattle Limited for year-end December 31, 2013, show a profit of $2,400,000 after charging the following: Depreciation $380,000 Legal fees $723,000 Bad debts $67,000 Donations $55,400 Accrued interest $51,000 Foreign travel $75,000 Repair and maintenance $216,000 Premium on insurance $88,000   Other Information:  - Legal fees of $723,000 are for expenses in respect of the recovery of debts.  - The company made donations of $55,400 to a registered charity.  -The bad debt expense is a percentage of debtors at year-end.  -   Foreign travel expense was for a trip by the marketing manager to meet with potential buyers.   - The capital allowances have been calculated at $142,000   -The premium paid of $88,000 was on insurance for the business’ property.  -There were acquisition expenses of $45,000 associated with the expansion of the business. What is Rattle Ltd.’s corporate tax liability? A.$710,250 B.$700,250…
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