Calculate the amount of goodwill acquired


Problem:

Café Ole' Companuy acquired a fast-food restaurant for $1,500,000. The fair market values of the assets acquired were as follows. No liabilities were assumed.

  • Equipment $380,000
  • Land $200,000
  • Building $680,000
  • Franchise (5-year life $120,000

Required

Question 1: Calculate the amount of goodwill acquired

Question 2: Prepare the journal entry to record the amortization of the franchise fee at the end of year 1.

Note: Explain all calculation and formulas.

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