On January 1, 20X1, Delta Inc. acquired 80% of Sigma Companys outstanding stock for $80,000 cash. Following
Question:
On January 1, 20X1, Delta Inc. acquired 80% of Sigma Company’s outstanding stock for $80,000 cash. Following are the balance sheets for Delta and Sigma immediately before the acquisition, as well as fair value information regarding Sigma’s assets and liabilities:
Required:
1. Prepare the entry Delta would make to record the acquisition of Sigma under the acquisition method. Use the amount paid by Delta for its 80% interest to impute the total fair value of Sigma at acquisition.
2. Calculate the amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Sigma.
3. Provide the adjustment and elimination entries Delta would make to prepare the consolidated balance sheet immediately after the acquisition.
4. Prepare the consolidated balance sheet for Delta immediately after its acquisition of Sigma Company.
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Financial Reporting And Analysis
ISBN: 9781260247848
8th Edition
Authors: Lawrence Revsine, Daniel Collins, Bruce Johnson, Fred Mittelstaedt, Leonard Soffer