- Question 30 Not yet answered R Co and F Co merged as of 1/1/ 2019. To effect the merger,R paid finder's fees of $20,000, legal fees of $6,500, audit fees related to the stock issuance of $5,000, stock registration fees of $2,500, and stock listing application fees of $2,000. Based on the preceding formation, under the acquisition method, what amount relating to the business combination would be Recorded as reduction of additional paid in capital? Marked out of 1.50 P Flag question Select one: a. 9,500 b. 36,000 C. 31,500 d. 26,500