Perry Company acquires 100% of the stock of Hurley Corporation on January 1, 2012, 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, 2012.

Question

Perry Company acquires 100% of the stock of Hurley Corporation on January 1, 2012, 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, 2012.

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Acquisition Price $3,800 - Total Equity at Acquisition $3,100 = $700

Perry Company Acquires 100% of the Stock of Hurley Corporation