On January 1,2014,Myna Corporation issued 10,000 shares of its own $10 par value common stock for 9,000 shares of the outstanding stock of Berry Corporation in an acquisition.Myna common stock at January 1,2014 was selling at $70 per share.Just before the business combination,balance sheet information of the two corporations was as follows:
Required:
1.Prepare the journal entry on Myna Corporation's books to account for the investment in Berry Company.
2.Prepare a consolidated balance sheet for Myna Corporation and Subsidiary immediately after the business combination.

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On January 1,2014,Myna Corporation issued 10,000 shares of its own $10 par value common stock for 9,000 shares of the outstanding stock of Berry Corporation in an acquisition.Myna common stock at January 1,2014 was selling at $70 per share.Just before the business combination,balance sheet information of the two corporations was as follows:  
Required:
1.Prepare the journal entry on Myna Corporation's books to account for the investment in Berry Company.
2.Prepare a consolidated balance sheet for Myna Corporation and Subsidiary immediately after the business combination.

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The Answer of On January 1,2014,Myna Corporation issued 10,000 shares of its own $10 par value common stock for 9,000 shares of the outstanding stock of Berry Corporation in an acquisition.Myna common stock at January 1,2014 was selling at $70 per share.Just before the business combination,balance sheet information of the two corporations was as follows:  
Required:
1.Prepare the journal entry on Myna Corporation's books to account for the investment in Berry Company.
2.Prepare a consolidated balance sheet for Myna Corporation and Subsidiary immediately after the business combination.

On January 1,2014,Myna Corporation Issued 10,000 Shares of Its Own