ACCT 405 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING WEEK 2 HOMEWORK SOLUTIONS / 2020
5. What is the appropriate accounting treatment for the value assigned to in-process research and development acquired in a business combination?
6. An acquired entity has a long-term operating lease for an office building used for central management. The terms of the lease are very favorable relative to current market rates. However, the lease prohibits subleasing or any other transfer of rights. In its financial statements, the acquiring firm should report the value assigned to the lease contract as
Problems 12 and 13 relate to the following:
On May 1, Donovan Company reported the following account balances:
Current assets
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$ 90,000
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Buildings & equipment (net)
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220,000
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Total assets
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$310,000
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Liabilities
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$ 60,000
|
Common stock
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150,000
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Retained earnings
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100,000
|
Total liabilities and equities
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$310,000
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On May 1, Beasley paid $400,000 in stock (fair value) for all of the assets and liabilities of Donovan, which will cease to exist as a separate entity. In connection with the merger, Beasley incurred $15,000 in accounts payable for legal and accounting fees.
Beasley also agreed to pay $75,000 to the former owners of Donovan contingent on meeting certain revenue goals during the following year. Beasley estimated the present value of its probability adjusted expected payment for the contingency at $20,000. In determining its offer, Beasley noted the following:
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