Positivism Corporation paid $150,000 for an 30% interest in Science Tech Corporation on January 1, 20X1 when the stockholders' equity of Science Tech consisted of $200,000 capital stock and $160,000 retained earnings.  The following assets of Science Tech had fair values different from their book values when Positivism acquired its interest:       Book Value   Fair Value Inventories (sold in 20X1) $  50,000   $  60,000 Equipment (8-year life at the time of combination) Bonds Payable (matures 12/31/X5) 600,000 (500,000)   640,000 (525,000)                         During 20X1, Science Tech’s reported net income was $50,000 and dividends declared and paid were $10,000.   1. Calculate Excess/Difference:   2. Calculate Goodwill

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Positivism Corporation paid $150,000 for an 30% interest in Science Tech Corporation on January 1, 20X1 when the stockholders' equity of Science Tech consisted of $200,000 capital stock and $160,000 retained earnings.  The following assets of Science Tech had fair values different from their book values when Positivism acquired its interest:

 

 

 

Book Value

 

Fair Value

Inventories (sold in 20X1)

$  50,000

 

$  60,000

Equipment (8-year life at the time of combination)

Bonds Payable (matures 12/31/X5)

600,000

(500,000)

 

640,000

(525,000)

                       

During 20X1, Science Tech’s reported net income was $50,000 and dividends declared and paid were $10,000.

 

1. Calculate Excess/Difference:

 

2. Calculate Goodwill

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