On January 1, 2015, Elva Corp. paid $750,000 for 80% of Fenton Co. when the book value of Fenton's net assets was $800,000. Fenton owned a building with a fair value of $150,000 and a book value of $120,000.
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At what amount would the building appear on a consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the combination, under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations?

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The Answer of On January 1, 2015, Elva Corp. paid $750,000 for 80% of Fenton Co. when the book value of Fenton's net assets was $800,000. Fenton owned a building with a fair value of $150,000 and a book value of $120,000.
Required:
At what amount would the building appear on a consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the combination, under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations?