Answers To Questions Answers To Exercises Exercise 1-1 Part A Normal Earnings For Similar Firms ($15,000,000 - $8,800,000) X 15% $930,000
Answers To Questions Answers To Exercises Exercise 1-1 Part A Normal Earnings For Similar Firms ($15,000,000 - $8,800,000) X 15% $930,000
Answers To Questions Answers To Exercises Exercise 1-1 Part A Normal Earnings For Similar Firms ($15,000,000 - $8,800,000) X 15% $930,000
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ANSWERS TO EXERCISES
Exercise 1-1
Part A Normal earnings for similar firms = ($15,000,000 - $8,800,000) x 15% = $930,000
Present value of excess earnings (ordinary annuity) for three years at 15%:
$98,667 2.28323 = $225,279
Note: The sales commissions and depreciation on equipment are expected to continue at the
same rate, and thus do not necessitate adjustments.
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Exercise 1-2
Exercise 1-3
Part A
Normal earnings for similar firms (based on tangible assets only) = $1,000,000 x 12% = $120,000
Part C
Goodwill = [Cost less (fair value of assets less the fair value of liabilities)],
Or, Cost less fair value of net assets
Goodwill = ($800,000 – ($1,000,000 - $400,000)) = $200,000
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