Business Combinations

Practice Questions

CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) › Business Combinations

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Under IFRS regulations, goodwill should be tested for impairment at ________.

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Diego Company buys all outstanding assets and liabilities of Francisco Company on January 1, Year 3, by giving up consideration of $3.5 million. On that date, Francisco's net assets have a book value of $3 million and a fair value of $3.7 million. Which of the following statements is true?

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A marketable debt security is moved from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity securities. At the transfer date, the security’s market value has fallen below its cost. What amount is used at the transfer date to record the security in the held-to-maturity portfolio?

4

ABC Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in DEF Co common stock. How should ABC record a 3% stock dividend received from DEF?

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Carmen, Inc purchased 15% of Loman's 60,000 outstanding shares of common stock on January 1, Year 2, for $80,000. On December 31, Year 2, Carmen purchased an additional 12,000 shares of common stock for $150,000. Loman reported $75,000 in earnings for Year 2. There was no goodwill as a result of either transaction, and Loman didn't issue any additional shares of stock in Year 2. There was no unrealized holding gain or loss reported in other comprehensive income for this investment. What amount should Carmen report in its investment account at the end of Year 2?

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Diego Company buys all outstanding assets and liabilities of Francisco Company on January 1, Year 3, by giving up consideration of $3.5 million. On that date, Francisco's net assets have a book value of $3 million and a fair value of $3.7 million. Which of the following statements is true?

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Under IFRS regulations, goodwill should be tested for impairment at ________.

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Carmen, Inc purchased 15% of Loman's 60,000 outstanding shares of common stock on January 1, Year 2, for $80,000. On December 31, Year 2, Carmen purchased an additional 12,000 shares of common stock for $150,000. Loman reported $75,000 in earnings for Year 2. There was no goodwill as a result of either transaction, and Loman didn't issue any additional shares of stock in Year 2. There was no unrealized holding gain or loss reported in other comprehensive income for this investment. What amount should Carmen report in its investment account at the end of Year 2?

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A marketable debt security is moved from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity securities. At the transfer date, the security’s market value has fallen below its cost. What amount is used at the transfer date to record the security in the held-to-maturity portfolio?

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ABC Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in DEF Co common stock. How should ABC record a 3% stock dividend received from DEF?

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