Johnson corporation acquired all of the outstanding common


Question - Johnson Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Smith Corporation for $11,000,000 in cash. The book value of Smith's net assets (assets minus liabilities) was $7,800,000. The fair value of all of Smith's assets and liabilities were equal to their book values with the following exceptions:

 

Book Value

Fair Value

Receivable

$1,300,000

$1,100,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment

8,000,000

9,400,000

Intangible assets

200,000

1,200,000

Required: Calculate the amount paid for goodwill.

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