Using the data presented in Problem 1-22, prepare the journal entries made by Taylor Corporation to record
Question:
Using the data presented in Problem 1-22, prepare the journal entries made by Taylor Corporation to record the business combination as a pooling of interests.
Data From Problem 1-22
Taylor Corporation exchanged shares of its \(\$ 2\) par common stock for all of the assets and liabilities of Mark Company in a planned merger. Immediately prior to the combination, Mark's assets and liabilities were as follows:
Immediately prior to the combination. Taylor reported additional paid-in capital of \(\$ 250,000\) and retained earnings of \(\$ 1,350,000\). The fair values of Mark's assets and liabilities were equal to their book values on the date of combination except that Mark's buildings were worth \(\$ 1,500,000\) and its equipment was worth \(\$ 300,000\). Costs associated with planning and completing the business combination totaled \(\$ 38.000\), and stock issue costs totaled \(\$ 22.000\). The market value of Taylor's stock at the date of combination was \(\$ 4\) per share.
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Advanced Financial Accounting
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