Book value of equity


Problem: Consolidated Balance Sheet

On January 1, 2012, Perry Company purchased 8,000 shares of Soho Company's common stock for $120,000. See below for statement of financial position for both Perry and Soho shortly after acquisition:

Assets:                       Perry               Soho                  Liabilities                                Perry            Soho

Cash                          39,000           19,000                  Current Liabilities                    18,500         26,000

Accounts Receivable    53,000           31,000                  Mortgage Notes Payable          40,000                         

Inventory                   42,000           25,000                  Common Stock ($10 par)        120,000        100,000

Investment in Soho     120,000                                     Premium Common Stock         135,000         16,500

Plant Assets                160,000         110,500                 Retained Earnings                   48,500          23,500

Accumulated Depr.    (52,000)         (19,500)                                                                                       

     Total                    362,000         166,000                         Total                              362,000           166,000

Problems:

Q1. Calculate the percentage of Soho acquired by Perry Company. 

Q2. Prepare a schedule to compute the difference between the book value of equity and the value implied by the purchase price (CAD schedule). 

Q3. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet work paper as of January 1, 2012.

Q4. Suppose instead that Perry acquired 8,000 shares for $20 per share including a $5 per share control premium. Prepare a computation and allocation of difference schedule.

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