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CHAPTER 1
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
1. (a) Product extension—manufacturer ex-
pands product lines in boating industry.
(b) Vertical forward—manufacturer buys
distribution outlets
(c) Conglomerate—unrelated businesses
2. By accepting cash in exchange for the net
were sold.
3. Identifiable assets (fair value) .. $600,000
Deferred tax liability
($200,000 × 40%) ……………… (80,000)
4. (a) The net assets and goodwill will be
recorded at their full fair value on the
5. Puncho will record the net assets at their
fair value of $800,000 on its books. Also,
a gain on the sale of business of $500,000
($900,000 – $400,000).
6. (a) Value Analysis:
Price paid …………………………. $800,000
Total ………………………………… $800,000
Customer list (fair value) …….. 20,000
Liabilities (fair value) ………….. (100,000)
Gain …………………………………. (70,000)
Total ………………………………… $450,000
(a) The equipment and building will be re-
stated at $180,000 and $550,000 on
($180,000/5) per year. The adjustment
for 2015 is for a half year. 2015 depre-