To effect a business combination, Proper Co. acquired all the outstanding common shares of Scapula Co., a business entity, for cash equal to the carrying amount of Scapula's net assets. The carrying amounts of Scapula's assets and liabilities approximated their fair values at the acquisition date, except that the carrying amount of its building was more than fair value. In preparing Proper's year-end consolidated income statement, what is the effect of recording the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value, and should goodwill amortization be recognized?
Depreciation Expense Goodwill Amortization
A. Lower Yes
B. Higher Yes
C. Lower No
D. Higher No