Hilo Natural Water (HNW) sells bottled water that comes from a natural water spring in the town of Puslinch, Ontario. HNW owns the land, and much of the surrounding area, where the natural water spring is located. In addition, HNW has all of the equipment needed to extract the water from the spring and place it into bottles. As a young, newly qualified professional accountant, you are looking to get out of public practice and become an active owner/manager of a small business. An opportunity has arisen to purchase all of the common shares of HNW, and you are contemplating this acquisition. The significant competition in the bottled water market, combined with the relatively small operation of HNW and lack of brand equity, suggest that there is currently no significant goodwill associated with HNW's earnings. Accordingly, the purchase price will be based on HNW's net book value, calculated in accordance with ASPE, with an adjustment for only the fair value of capital assets. Your intention is to use your business network, and social media marketing skills, to expand HNW's operations and increase profitability. As part of your due diligence, you discovered the following information: 1. The long-term debt is payable to a local credit union. No payments must be made until the end of 10 years, at which point the principal and all accrued interest are due in full. HNW received $250,000 four years ago to this day, and interest accrues at 6% annually. 2. HNW implemented a new rewards program at the beginning of this year. HNW included a liner under the bottom of each cap. The liner includes the text: (1) free bottle of water or (2) please try again. One in 10 bottles includes a free bottle of water. The promotion was a success. A total of 105,455 bottles were sold during the year, and 4,556 free bottle liners were redeemed. The cost of a bottle of water is $0.75 and the retail value is $1.50. 3. Capital assets are appraised at $485,000 by an independent, qualified third party. 4. The capital stock includes common shares and preferred shares. There are 500 preferred shares with a cost and redemption value of $10 and $12 per share, respectively, and a 6% mandatory, cumulative dividend yield. These shares will be retained by the current owners of HNW. A copy of HNW's most recent internal statement of financial position is presented in Exhibit I. HNW has never had an audit or review. Statement of Financial Position As at Year End (unaudited) Notes to Internal Statement of Financial Position Inventory Inventory is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Guarantee/Commitment HNW has provided a guarantee on $50,000 of debt for a related company, Thames Bay Springs (TBS). TBS has been experiencing financial difficulties, and there is a 10% chance that it may be insolvent within the next six months. TBS is currently working with its bank to refinance its debt and avoid bankruptcy. Contingencies HNW is being sued by a former employee for wrongful dismissal. The employee is suing HNW for $40,000, and the case is currently in mediation. Legal counsel suggests that it is unlikely that $40,000 will be paid out, but there is a 50% chance of paying $20,000 and a 50% chance of paying $10,000. The case will likely settle at the end of next year. HNW is suing a competitor for infringement regarding the use of its trademarked logo. Legal counsel suggests that it is very likely that HNW will be awarded a settlement of $25,000. Required: Based on your review of the financial statements and the information obtained during due diligence, prepare your estimate of the purchase price. Be sure to fully discuss any proposed changes to the financial statements required to comply with ASPE. You are also encouraged to research Handbook guidance on other issues identified. Length: maximum 10 pages including citations, size 12 font, double spaced