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Following are the account balances of Miller Company and Richmond Company as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the net assets of Richmond

Following are the account balances of Miller Company and Richmond Company as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the net assets of Richmond is equal to the book value of the net assets (therefore, the net asset are purchased at book value).

Miller Company Book Values, 12/31Richmond Company Book Values, 12/31
Cash600,000200,000
Receivables900,000300,000
Inventory1,100,000600,000
Building & Equipment (Net)9,000,000800,000
Total Assets11,600,0001,900,000
Accounts Payable400,000200,000
Notes Payable3,400,0001,100,000
Common Stock - $20 Par Value2,000,000
Common Stock - $5 Par Value220,000
Additional Paid-In-Capital900,000100,000
Retained Earnings4,900,000280,000
Total Liabilities & Equity11,600,0001,900,000
Miller Company Book Values, 12/31Richmond Company Book Values, 12/31
Retained Earnings, 1/12,300,000130,000
Revenues6,000,000900,000
Expenses3,400,000750,000

Additional Information

*On December 31, Miller issues 20,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for all of the outstanding shares of Richmond Company. The market value of the stock is $30 per share.

*In creating this combination, Miller pays $5000 in stock issue costs and $15,000 in accounting and legal fees.

Required: Using the acquisition method, prepare the necessary journal entries if Miller Company dissolves Richard Company so it is no longer a separate legal entity.

I have started this problem, but wish to make sure the account titles and numbers (debit/credit) are correct. Thank you :)

What I have computed ...

DateAccount Title and ExplanationDebitCredit
Cash200,000
Receivable300,000
Inventory600,000
Building & Equipment800,000
Accounts Payable200,000
Notes Payable1,100,000
Common Stock400,000
Additional Paid-In Capital200,000
To record acquisition of Richmond Company
DateAccount Title and ExplanationDebitCredit
Legal Fees15,000
Issuance Expense5,000
Cash20,000
To record legal fee and expense


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