Question

Kosher Pickle Company acquires all the outstanding stock of Midwest Produce for $12.5 million. The fair value of Midwest's assets is $8.5 million. The fair value of Midwest's liabilities is $1.3 million. Calculate the amount paid for goodwill

Answer 1

$5.3 million

Step-by-step explanation:

Kosher pickle company acquires outstanding stock of Midwest produce for $12.5 million

Fair value of Midwest assets is $8.5 million

Fair value of Midwest liabilities is $1.3 million

The first step is to calculate the fair value of net identifiable assets

= $8.5 million-$1.3 million

=7.2 million

Therefore, the amount paid for goodwill can be calculated as follows

= $12.5 million-$7.2 million

= $5.3 million

Hence the amount paid for goodwill is $5.3 million