Blanket acquired spur corporations assets and liabilities


Goodwill Recognition

Spur Corporation reported the following balance sheet amounts on December 31, 20X1:

Balance Sheet Item

Historical Cost

Fair Value

Cash & Receivables

$ 50,000

$ 40,000

Inventory

100,000

150,000

Land

40,000

30,000

Plant & Equipment

400,000

350,000

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(150,000)


Patent


130,000

Total Assets

$440,000

$700,000

Accounts Payable

$ 80,000

$ 85,000

Common Stock

200,000


Additional Paid-In Capital

20,000


Retained Earnings

140,000


Total Liabilities & Equities

$440,000


Required

Blanket acquired Spur Corporation's assets and liabilities for $670,000 cash on December 31, 20X1. Give the entry that Blanket made to record the purchase.

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