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Package Title: Test Bank Questions
Course Title: Advanced Accounting, 6e
Chapter Number: 2
Question Type: Multiple Choice
1) SFAS 141R requires that all business combinations be accounted for using:
a) the pooling of interests method.
b) the acquisition method.
c) either the acquisition or the pooling of interests methods.
d) neither the acquisition nor the pooling of interests methods.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 01
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1 Describe the major changes in the accounting for business combinations
passed by the FASB in December 2007, and the reasons for those changes.
Section Reference: 2.1
2) Under the acquisition method, if the fair values of identifiable net assets exceed the value
implied by the purchase price of the acquired company, the excess should be:
a) accounted for as goodwill.
b) allocated to reduce current and long-lived assets.
c) allocated to reduce current assets and classify any remainder as an extraordinary gain.
d) allocated to reduce any previously recorded goodwill on the seller’s books and classify any
remainder as an ordinary gain.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 02
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
3) In a period in which an impairment loss occurs, SFAS No. 142 requires each of the following
note disclosures EXCEPT:
a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment.
b) the amount of goodwill by reporting segment.
c) the method of determining the fair value of the reporting unit.
d) the amounts of any adjustments made to impairment estimates from earlier periods, if
significant.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 03
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
4) Once a reporting unit is determined to have a fair value below its carrying value, the goodwill
impairment loss is computed by comparing the:
a) fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of the identifiable net assets.
b) carrying value of the goodwill to its implied fair value.
c) fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).
d) carrying value of the reporting unit to the fair value of the identifiable net assets.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 04
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
5) SFAS 141R requires that the acquirer disclose each of the following for each material business
combination EXCEPT the:
a) name and a description of the acquiree acquired.
b) percentage of voting equity instruments acquired.
c) fair value of the consideration transferred.
d) each of the above is a required disclosure
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 05
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 9 Describe the disclosure requirements according to current GAAP related to
each business combination that takes place during a given year.
Section Reference: 2.1
6) In a leveraged buyout, the portion of the net assets of the new corporation provided by the
management group is recorded at:
a) appraisal value.
b) book value.
c) fair value.
d) lower of cost or market.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 06
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 8 Describe a leveraged buyout.
Section Reference: 2.6
7) When the acquisition price of an acquired firm is less than the fair value of the identifiable net
assets, all of the following are recorded at fair value EXCEPT:
a) Assumed liabilities.
b) Current assets.
c) Long-lived assets.
d) Each of these is recorded at fair value.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 07
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
8) Under SFAS 141R:
a) both direct and indirect costs are to be capitalized.
b) both direct and indirect costs are to be expensed.
c) direct costs are to be capitalized and indirect costs are to be expensed.
d) indirect costs are to be capitalized and direct costs are to be expensed.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 08
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 4 Explain how acquisition expenses are reported.
Section Reference: 2.1
9) A business combination is accounted for properly as an acquisition. Which of the following
expenses related to effecting the business combination should enter into the determination of net
income of the combined corporation for the period in which the expenses are incurred?
a) Security issue cost, yes; overhead allocated merger, yes
b) Security issue cost, yes; overhead allocated merger, no
c) Security issue cost, no; overhead allocated merger, yes
d) Security issue cost, no; overhead allocated merger, no
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 09
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4 Explain how acquisition expenses are reported.
Section Reference: 2.1
10) In a business combination, which of the following costs are assigned to the valuation of the
security?
a) Professional or Security, yes; Consulting fees issued cost, yes
b) Professional or Security, yes; Consulting fees issued cost, no
c) Professional or Security, no; Consulting fees issued cost, yes
d) Professional or Security, no; Consulting fees issued cost, no
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 10
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 4 Explain how acquisition expenses are reported.
Section Reference: 2.1
11) Parental Company and Sub Company were combined in an acquisition transaction. Parental
was able to acquire Sub at a bargain price. The sum of the fair values of identifiable assets acquired
less the fair value of liabilities assumed exceeded the cost to Parental. After eliminating previously
recorded goodwill, there was still some “negative goodwill.” Proper accounting treatment by
Parental is to report the amount as:
a) paid-in capital.
b) a deferred credit, which is amortized.
c) an ordinary gain.
d) an extraordinary gain.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 11
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
12) With an acquisition, direct and indirect expenses are:
a) expensed in the period incurred.
b) capitalized and amortized over a discretionary period.
c) considered a part of the total cost of the acquired company.
d) charged to retained earnings when incurred.
Answer: a
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 12
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.1
13) In a business combination accounted for as an acquisition, how should the excess of fair value
of net assets acquired over the consideration paid be treated?
a) Amortized as a credit to income over a period not to exceed forty years.
b) Amortized as a charge to expense over a period not to exceed forty years.
c) Amortized directly to retained earnings over a period not to exceed forty years.
d) Recorded as an ordinary gain.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 13
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.1
14) P Corporation issued 10,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $25 per share for all
the outstanding common stock of S Company in a business combination properly accounted for as
an acquisition. The fair value of S Company’s net assets on that date was $220,000. P Company
also agreed to issue an additional 2,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $50,000 to the
former stockholders of S Company as an earnings contingency. Assuming that the contingency is
expected to be met, the $50,000 fair value of the additional shares to be issued should be treated as
a(n):
a) decrease in noncurrent liabilities of S Company that were assumed by P Company.
b) decrease in consolidated retained earnings.
c) increase in consolidated goodwill.
d) decrease in consolidated other contributed capital.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 14
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7 Explain how contingent consideration affects the valuation of assets acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.5
15) On February 5, Pryor Corporation paid $1,600,000 for all the issued and outstanding common
stock of Shaw, Inc., in a transaction properly accounted for as an acquisition. The book values and
fair values of Shaw’s assets and liabilities on February 5 were as follows:
Book Value Fair Value
Cash $ 160,000 $160,000
Receivables (net) 180,000 180,000
Inventory 315,000 300,000
Plant and equipment
(net)
820,000 920,000
Liabilities (350,000) (350,000)
Net assets $1,125,000 $1,210,000
What is the amount of goodwill resulting from the business combination?
a) $-0-.
b) $475,000.
c) $85,000.
d) $390,000.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 15
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
16) P Company purchased the net assets of S Company for $225,000. On the date of P’s purchase,
S Company had no investments in marketable securities and $30,000 (book and fair value) of
liabilities. The fair values of S Company’s assets, when acquired, were:
Current assets $120,000
Noncurrent assets 180,000
Total $300,000
How should the $45,000 difference between the fair value of the net assets acquired ($270,000) and
the consideration paid ($225,000) be accounted for by P Company?
a) The noncurrent assets should be recorded at $ 135,000.
b) The $45,000 difference should be credited to retained earnings.
c) The current assets should be recorded at $102,000, and the noncurrent assets should be recorded
at $153,000.
d) An ordinary gain of $45,000 should be recorded.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 16
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
17) If the value implied by the purchase price of an acquired company exceeds the fair values of
identifiable net assets, the excess should be:
a) allocated to reduce any previously recorded goodwill and classify any remainder as an ordinary
gain.
b) recognized as ordinary gain or loss.
c) allocated to reduce long-lived assets.
d) accounted for as goodwill.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 17
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
18) P Co. issued 5,000 shares of its common stock, valued at $200,000, to the former shareholders
of S Company two years after S Company was acquired in an all-stock transaction. The additional
shares were issued because P Company agreed to issue additional shares of common stock if the
average post combination earnings over the next two years exceeded $500,000. P Company will
treat the issuance of the additional shares as a (decrease in):
a) consolidated retained earnings.
b) consolidated goodwill.
c) consolidated paid-in capital.
d) non-current liabilities of S Company assumed by P Company.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 18
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7 Explain how contingent consideration affects the valuation of assets acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.5
19) The fair value of assets and liabilities of the acquired entity is to be reflected in the financial
statements of the combined entity. When the acquisition takes place over a period of time rather
than all at once, at what time is the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity
determined under SFAS 141R?
a) the date the interest in the acquiree was acquired.
b) the date the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree
c) the date of acquisition of the largest portion of the interest in the acquiree.
d) the date of the financial statements.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 19
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 1 Describe the major changes in the accounting for business combinations
passed by the FASB in December 2007, and the reasons for those changes.
Section Reference: 2.1
20) The first step in determining goodwill impairment involves comparing the:
a) implied value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill excluded).
b) fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill excluded).
c) implied value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).
d) fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 20
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
21) If an impairment loss is recorded on previously recognized goodwill due to the transitional
goodwill impairment test, the loss should be treated as a(n):
a) loss from a change in accounting principles.
b) extraordinary loss
c) loss from continuing operations.
d) loss from discontinuing operations.
Answer: a
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 21
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
22) P Company acquires all of the voting stock of S Company for $930,000 cash. The book values
of S Company’s assets are $800,000, but the fair values are $840,000 because land has a fair value
above its book value. Goodwill from the combination is computed as:
a) $130,000.
b) $90,000.
c) $40,000.
d) $0.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 22
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.1
23) Under SFAS 141R, what value of the assets and liabilities is reflected in the financial
statements on the acquisition date of a business combination?
a) Carrying value
b) Fair value
c) Book value
d) Average value
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 23
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 1 Describe the major changes in the accounting for business combinations
passed by the FASB in December 2007, and the reasons for those changes.
Section Reference: 2.1
24) North Company issued 24,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of
Prairie Company in business combination under which Prairie Company will be merged into North
Company. On the date of the combination, North Company common stock had a fair value of $30
per share. Balance sheets for North Company and Prairie Company immediately prior to the
combination were as follows:
North Prairie
Current Assets $ 1,314,000 $ 192,000
Plant and Equipment (net) 1,725,000 408,000
Total $ 3,039,000 $ 600,000
Liabilities $ 900,000 $150,000
Common Stock, $20 par value 1,650,000 240,000
Other Contributed Capital 218,000 60,000
Retained Earnings 271,000 150,000
Total $3,039,000 $600,000
If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and Prairie Company’s net assets have a fair
value of $686,400, North Company’s balance sheet immediately after the combination will include
goodwill of:
a) $30,600.
b) $38,400.
c) $33,600.
d) $56,400.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 24
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.1
25) North Company issued 24,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of
Prairie Company in business combination under which Prairie Company will be merged into North
Company. On the date of the combination, North Company common stock had a fair value of $30
per share. Balance sheets for North Company and Prairie Company immediately prior to the
combination were as follows:
North Prairie
Current Assets $ 1,314,000 $ 192,000
Plant and Equipment (net) 1,725,000 408,000
Total $ 3,039,000 $ 600,000
Liabilities $ 900,000 $150,000
Common Stock, $20 par value 1,650,000 240,000
Other Contributed Capital 218,000 60,000
Retained Earnings 271,000 150,000
Total $3,039,000 $600,000
If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and the fair value of Prairie Company’s
current assets is $270,000, its plant and equipment is $726,000, and its liabilities are $168,000,
North Company’s financial statements immediately after the combination will include:
a) Negative goodwill of $108,000.
b) Plant and equipment of $2,133,000.
c) Plant and equipment of $2,343,000.
d) An ordinary gain of $108,000.
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 25
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
26) On May 1, 2016, the Phil Company paid $1,200,000 for 80% of the outstanding common stock
of Sage Corporation in a transaction properly accounted for as an acquisition. The recorded assets
and liabilities of Sage Corporation on May 1, 2016, follow:
Cash $100,000
Inventory 200,000
Property & equipment (Net of accumulated depreciation)
800,000
Liabilities (160,000)
On May 1, 2016, it was determined that the inventory of Sage had a fair value of $220,000 and the
property and equipment (net) has a fair value of $1,200,000. What is the amount of goodwill
resulting from the business combination?
a) $0.
b) $112,000.
c) $140,000.
d) $28,000.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 26
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
27) Posch Company issued 12,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of
Sato Company in a business combination under which Sato Company will be merged into Posch
Company. On the date of the combination, Posch Company common stock had a fair value of $30
per share. Balance sheets for Posch Company and Sato Company immediately prior to the
combination were as follows:
Posch Sato
Current Assets $ 657,000 $ 96,000
Plant and Equipment (net) 863,000 204,000
Total $1,520,000 $300,000
Liabilities $ 450,000 $ 75,000
Common Stock, $20 par value 825,000 120,000
Other Contributed Capital 109,000 30,000
Retained Earnings 136,000 75,000
Total $1,520,000 $300,000
If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and Sato Company’s net assets have a fair
value of $343,200, Posch Company’s balance sheet immediately after the combination will include
goodwill of:
a) $15,300.
b) $19,200.
c) $16,800.
d) $28,200.
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 27
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
28) Posch Company issued 12,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of
Sato Company in a business combination under which Sato Company will be merged into Posch
Company. On the date of the combination, Posch Company common stock had a fair value of $30
per share. Balance sheets for Posch Company and Sato Company immediately prior to the
combination were as follows:
Posch Sato
Current Assets $ 657,000 $ 96,000
Plant and Equipment (net) 863,000 204,000
Total $1,520,000 $300,000
Liabilities $ 450,000 $ 75,000
Common Stock, $20 par value 825,000 120,000
Other Contributed Capital 109,000 30,000
Retained Earnings 136,000 75,000
Total $1,520,000 $300,000
If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and the fair value of Sato Company’s
current assets is $135,000, its plant and equipment is $363,000, and its liabilities are $84,000,
Posch Company’s financial statements immediately after the combination will include:
a) Negative goodwill of $54,000.
b) Plant and equipment of $1,226,000.
c) Plant and equipment of $1,172,000.
d) An extraordinary gain of $54,000.
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 28
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 6 Describe the valuation of assets, including goodwill, and liabilities acquired
in a business combination accounted for by the acquisition method.
Section Reference: 2.3
29) Following its acquisition of the net assets of Burnt Company, Primrose Company assigned
goodwill of $60,000 to one of the reporting divisions. Information for this division follows:
Carrying Amount Fair Value
Cash $ 20,000 $20,000
Inventory 35,000 40,000
Equipment 125,000 160,000
Goodwill 60,000
Accounts Payable 30,000 30,000
Based on the preceding information, what amount of goodwill will be reported for this division if
its fair value is determined to be $200,000?
a) $0
b) $60,000
c) $30,000
d) $10,000
Answer: d
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 29
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
30) The fair value of net identifiable assets exclusive of goodwill of a reporting unit of X Company
is $300,000. On X Company’s books, the carrying value of this reporting unit’s net assets is
$350,000, including $60,000 goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is $335,000, what
amount of goodwill impairment will be recognized for this unit?
a) $0
b) $10,000
c) $25,000
d) $35,000
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 30
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
31) The fair value of net identifiable assets of a reporting unit exclusive of goodwill of Y Company
is $270,000. The carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets on Y Company’s books is
$320,000, including $50,000 goodwill. If the reported goodwill impairment for the unit is $10,000,
what would be the fair value of the reporting unit?
a) $320,000
b) $310,000
c) $270,000
d) $290,000
Answer: b
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 31
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
32) Porpoise Corporation acquired Sims Company through an exchange of common shares. All of
Sims’ assets and liabilities were immediately transferred to Porpoise. Porpoise Company’s
common stock was trading at $20 per share at the time of exchange. The following selected
information is also available:
Porpoise Company
Before Acquisition After Acquisition
Par value of shares
outstanding $200,000 $250,000
Additional Paid in Capital 350,000 550,000
What number of shares was issued at the time of the exchange?
a) 5,000
b) 17,500
c) 12,500
d) 10,000
Answer: c
Question Title: Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Question 32
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 5 Describe the use of pro forma statements in business combinations.
Section Reference: 2.2
Question Type: Essay
33) SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill impairment be tested annually for each reporting unit.
Discuss the necessary steps of the goodwill impairment test.
Answer: In the first step of the goodwill impairment test, the fair value of the reporting unit is
compared to its carrying amount. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount, then the
carrying value of the goodwill is compared to its implied fair value. A loss is recognized when the
carrying value of goodwill is higher than its fair value.
Question Title: Test Bank (Essay) Question 33
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 3 Discuss the goodwill impairment test, including its frequency, the steps laid
out in the new standard, and some of the implementation problems.
Section Reference: 2.1
34) Briefly describe the different treatment under SFAS 141 vs. SFAS 141R for the following
issues:
Business definition
Acquisition costs
In-process R&D
Contingent consideration
