What amount will be recorded as goodwill


Burrough Corporation concluded that the fair value of Helyar Company was $80,000 and paid that amount to acquire all of its net assets. Helyar reported assets with a book value of $60,000 and fair value of $98,000 and liabilities with a book value and fair value of $23,000 on the date of combination. Burrough also paid $3,000 to a search firm for finder's fees related to the acquisition. What amount will be recorded as goodwill by Burrough Corporation while recording its investment in Helyar?

a. $0

b. $5,000

c. $8,000

d. $13,000

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