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3 August, 12:51

On May 28, 2021, Pesky Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Harman, Inc., for $620 million. The fair value of Harman's identifiable tangible and intangible assets totaled $652 million, and the fair value of liabilities assumed by Pesky was $178 million. Pesky performed a goodwill impairment test at the end of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Management has provided the following information:

Fair value of Harman, Inc. $600 million

Fair value of Harman's net assets (excluding goodwill) 540 million

Book value of Harman's net assets (including goodwill) 630 million

Required:

1. Determine the amount of goodwill that resulted from the Harman acquisition.

2. Determine the amount of goodwill impairment loss that Pesky should recognize at the end of 2021, if any.

3. If an impairment loss is required, prepare the journal entry to record the loss.

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  1. 3 August, 14:19
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    1.$146

    2.$30

    3. Dr Loss on impairment of Goodwill $30

    Cr To Goodwill $30

    Explanation:

    1. ($million)

    Acquisition cost $620

    Fair value of asset

    Tangible and Intangible assets $652

    Less liabilities ($178)

    ($652-$178) $474

    Goodwill from Harman acquisition $146

    ($620-$474)

    2.

    Book value of Harman's net assets (including goodwill) 630 million

    Less Fair value of Harman, Inc. $600 million

    Impairment loss of Goodwill $30

    3.

    General Journal

    Dr Loss on impairment of Goodwill $30

    Cr To Goodwill $30
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