Question 9

The DeBlois Family Co. acquired 40% of Orange Beach Co. with a $500,000 payment on January 1, 2023. The equivalent net book value (40% share) of Orange Beach on the date of acquisition was $425,000. $50,000 of the excess payment was attributable to equipment with a 10-year remaining life. The remainder of the excess payment was not attributable to any identifiable item. Orange Beach Co. Reported net income of $40,000 in 2023. No dividends were paid out. On January 1, 2024, DeBlois Family Co. Acquired an additional 50% ownership share in Orange Beach Co. With a cash payment of $700,000. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was determined to be $140,000 on the date of acquisition. The total fair value of Orange Beach's identifiable assets and liabilities on January 1, 2024, was $1,000,000. The trading value of stock shares remained the same as acquisition date prices for several months after January 1, 2024.

What amount should be reported as consolidated goodwill on January 1, 2024?

Question 9 options:

	$75,000
	$420,000
	$425,000
	$400,000