Calculate goodwill on the date of acquisition


Problem

Parent and Sub Inc. had the following balance sheets on December 31, 2021:


Parent

Sub

Current Assets

$ 65,000

$12,000

Fixed Assets (net)

$100,000

$61,000

Total Assets

$165,000

$73,000

Current Liabilities

$ 42,000

$35,000

Bonds Payable

$ 25,000

$12,000

Common Shares

$ 90,000

$12,000

Retained Earnings

$ 8,000

$14,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

$165,000

$73,000

On January 1, 2022, Parent acquired Sub by issuing $43,000 in common shares. On that date, Sub's fair value of Current Assets and Fixed Assets were worth $7,000 and $50,000, respectively. Further, on January 1, 2021, the fair value of Parent's Current and Fixed assets were worth $64,000 and $103,000 respectively.

Calculate goodwill on the date of acquisition.

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