Question - Peep Inc. acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Shy Inc. for $2,500,000 cash and 15,000 shares of its common stock ($2 par value). The stock's market value was $40 on the acquisition date.
Required: Prepare the journal entry to record the acquisition.
In addition, Peep Inc. incurred the following direct costs:
Accounting fees for the purchase $15,000 Legal fees for registering the common stock 30,000 Other legal fees for the acquisition 45,000 Travel expenses to meet with Shy managers 5,000 SEC filing fees 2,000 $97,000
Before the acquisition consummation date, $90,000 of the direct costs was charged to a deferred charges account pending the completion of the acquisition. The remaining $7,000 has not been accrued or paid. Required: Prepare the journal entry to record both the acquisition and the direct costs.