Chapter 4, Problem 3Q

Branson paid $465,000 cash for all of the outstanding common stock of Wolfpack, Incorporated, on January 1, 2023. On that date, the subsidiary had a book value of $340,000 (common stock of $200,000 and retained earnings of $140,000), although various unrecorded royalty agreements (10-year remaining life) were assessed at a $100,000 fair value. Any remaining excess fair value was considered goodwill. In negotiating the acquisition price, Branson also promised to pay Wolfpack's former owners an additional $50,000 if Wolfpack's income exceeded $120,000 total over the first two years after the acquisition. At the acquisition date, Branson estimated the probability-adjusted present value of this contingent consideration at $35,000. On December 31, 2023, based on Wolfpack's earnings to date, Branson increased the value of the contingency to $40,000. During the subsequent two years, Wolfpack reported the following amounts for income and dividends: Dividends Declared Year Net Income $ 65,000…

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