McGuire Company acquired 100 percent of the voting common shares of Able Corporation by issuing bonds with a par value and fair value of $150,000. Immediately prior to the acquisition, McGuire reported total assets of $500,000, liabilities of $280,000, and stockholders' equity of $220,000. At that date, Able reported total assets of $400,000, liabilities of $250,000, and stockholders' equity of $150,000. Included in Able's liabilities was an account payable to McGuire in the amount of $20,000, which McGuire included in its accounts receivable. Based on the preceding information, what amount of total assets did McGuire report in its balance sheet immediately after the acquisition?

Question

Guest

Business

22 May, 02:26

McGuire Company acquired 100 percent of the voting common shares of Able Corporation by issuing bonds with a par value and fair value of $150,000. Immediately prior to the acquisition, McGuire reported total assets of $500,000, liabilities of $280,000, and stockholders' equity of $220,000. At that date, Able reported total assets of $400,000, liabilities of $250,000, and stockholders' equity of $150,000. Included in Able's liabilities was an account payable to McGuire in the amount of $20,000, which McGuire included in its accounts receivable. Based on the preceding information, what amount of total assets did McGuire report in its balance sheet immediately after the acquisition?

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Nora Doyle · Answer 1

Answer: $650,000

Explanation:

Given that,

Fair and par value of issued bonds = $150,000

Prior acquisition, McGuire reported

Total assets = $500,000

Liabilities = $280,000

Stockholders' equity = $220,000

At that date, Able reported

Total assets = $400,000

Liabilities = $250,000

Stockholders' equity = $150,000

Account payable to McGuire = $20,000

Total assets reported by McGuire after acquisition:

= Total assets + Fair value of investment

= $500,000 + $150,000

= $650,000