Dog Corporation acquires all of Cat, Inc.for $400,000 cash.On that date, Cat has net assets with fair value of $350,000 but a book value and tax basis of $325,000.The tax rate is 30 percent.Prior to this date, neither Dog nor Cat has reported any deferred income tax assets or liabilities.What amount of goodwill should be recognized on the date of the acquisition?

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The Answer of Dog Corporation acquires all of Cat, Inc.for $400,000 cash.On that date, Cat has net assets with fair value of $350,000 but a book value and tax basis of $325,000.The tax rate is 30 percent.Prior to this date, neither Dog nor Cat has reported any deferred income tax assets or liabilities.What amount of goodwill should be recognized on the date of the acquisition?

Dog Corporation Acquires All of Cat, Inc