Question:
On August 15, 2006, Willis Inc. purchased all of the outstanding common stock of Bork Inc. paying $7,400,000 cash. The book values and fair values of Willis' assets and liabilities are listed below:
Book Value Fair Value
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Account Receivable
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$1,080,000
|
$975,000
|
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Inventories
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$1,620,000
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$2,400,000
|
|
Property Plant and equipment
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$5,400,000
|
$6,975,000
|
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Account Payable
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$1,800,000
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$1,800,000
|
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Bond Payable
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$2,700,000
|
$2,475,000
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Required:
Prepare the journal entry to record the acquisition by Willis Inc.