On December 31, 2019, Remburn Inc. purchased 80% of the outstanding voting shares of Stanton...

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On December 31, 2019, Remburn Inc. purchased 80% of the outstanding voting shares of Stanton Inc. for $350,000 plus a commitment to pay an additional $150,000 in two years if sales grow by more than 30% over the next two years. An independent business valuator stated that the contingent consideration based on sales growth could have settled by Remburn by paying an extra $50,000 at the date of acquisition. The balance sheets of both companies, as well as Stanton's fair values on the date of acquisition are shown below:

Remburn Inc.

Stanton Inc.

Stanton Inc.

(carrying value)

(carrying value)

(fair value)

Cash

$400,000

$5,000

$5,000

Accounts Receivable

$240,000

$30,000

$30,000

Inventory

$60,000

$30,000

$50,000

Investment in Stanton Inc.

$90,000

Equipment (net)

$160,000

$25,000

$20,000

Land

-

$20,000

$30,000

Trademark

-

$10,000

$15,000

Total Assets

$950,000

$120,000

Current Liabilities

$500,000

$50,000

$50,000

Bonds Payable

$120,000

$20,000

$30,000

Common Shares

$200,000

$30,000

Retained Earnings

$130,000

$20,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

$950,000

$120,000

Required Prepare a consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2019

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