Figure:
Perry Company acquires 100% of the stock of Hurley Corporation on January 1, 2010, for $3,800 cash. As of that date Hurley has the following trial balance; Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life. FIFO inventory valuation method is used.
-Compute the consideration transferred in excess of book value acquired at January 1, 2010.
A) $150.
B) $700.
C) $2,200.
D) $550.
E) $2,900.

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Figure:
Perry Company acquires 100% of the stock of Hurley Corporation on January 1, 2010, for $3,800 cash. As of that date Hurley has the following trial balance;  Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life. FIFO inventory valuation method is used.
-Compute the consideration transferred in excess of book value acquired at January 1, 2010.
A) $150. 
B) $700. 
C) $2,200. 
D) $550. 
E) $2,900.

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The Answer of Figure:
Perry Company acquires 100% of the stock of Hurley Corporation on January 1, 2010, for $3,800 cash. As of that date Hurley has the following trial balance;  Any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is considered goodwill with an indefinite life. FIFO inventory valuation method is used.
-Compute the consideration transferred in excess of book value acquired at January 1, 2010.
A) $150. 
B) $700. 
C) $2,200. 
D) $550. 
E) $2,900.

Figure: Perry Company Acquires 100% of the Stock of Hurley Corporation