Question

Assume that Bullen issued 12,000 shares of common stock with a $5 par value and a $47 fair value for all of the outstanding shares of Vicker. What will be the consolidated Additional Paid-In Capital and Retained Earnings (January 1, 2018 balances) as a result of this acquisition transaction?

Answer 1

$504,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume that Bullen issued 12,000 shares of common stock with a $5 par value and a $47 fair value for all of the outstanding shares of Vicker.

The consolidated Additional Paid-In Capital and Retained Earnings (January 1, 2018 balances) as a result of this acquisition transaction will be:

Journal entries

Dr. Cash (12000 shares x $47)..................................$564,000

Cr. Common Stock (12,000 shares x $5).................................$60,000

Cr. Additional Paid-In Capital [(12,000 shares x ($47-$5)].$504,000

Being issue of common of $5 per share at the price of $47 per share