Advanced Topics in Accounting Research

Arizona Corp. had the following account balances at 12/1/19: 

• Receivables: $96,000; Inventory: $240,000; Land: $720,000; Building: $600,000; Liabilities: $480,000; Common stock: $120,000; Additional paid-in capital: $120,000; Retained earnings, 12/1/19: $840,000; Revenues: $360,000; and Expenses: $264,000.

Several of Arizona's accounts have fair values that differ from book value. The fair values are:

• Land — $480,000; Building — $720,000; Inventory — $336,000; and Liabilities — $396,000.

Inglewood Inc. acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Arizona by issuing 20,000 shares of common stock having a $6 par value,but a $66 fair value. Stock issuance costs amounted to $12,000.

Imagine you are the decision maker at Inglewood Inc.

Prepare a fair value allocation and goodwill schedule at the date of the acquisition. 

Determine in 525- words whether you would encourage acquiring Arizona Corp? Be sure to include your rationale.

Submit your assignment.