Bigger n' Better Pty Ltd has just acquired the Tiny Tots business. The fair value of Tiny

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Bigger n' Better Pty Ltd has just acquired the Tiny Tots business. The fair value of Tiny Tots' net assets as at the date of acquisition is $1 855 000. Bigger n' Better Pty Ltd has agreed to pay the owners of Tiny Tots $1 000 000 in cash and give them 100 000 shares in Bigger n' Better Pty Ltd valued at $10 per share. Calculate the goodwill that would be recognised in Bigger n' Better PtyLtd's balance sheet immediately after the acquisition. How will this goodwill be treated subsequent to its recognition?
Goodwill
Goodwill is an important concept and terminology in accounting which means good reputation. The word goodwill is used at various places in accounting but it is recognized only at the time of a business combination. There are generally two types of...
Balance Sheet
Balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of a business that list all the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and shareholder’s equity at a particular point of time. A balance sheet is also called as a “statement of financial...
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Accounting Business Reporting For Decision Making

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