The balance sheets of E Ltd. and J Ltd. on December 30, Year 6, were...

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The balance sheets of E Ltd. and J Ltd. on December 30, Year 6, were as follows:

E Ltd. J Ltd.
Cash and receivables $ 96,800 $ 21,100
Inventory 58,600 9,800
Plant assets (net) 231,200 72,100
Intangible assets 24,800 7,600
$ 411,400 $ 110,600
Current liabilities $ 64,600 $ 30,100
Long-term debt 99,100 45,200
Common shares 156,200 46,600
Retained earnings (deficit) 91,500 (11,300 )
$ 411,400 $ 110,600

On December 31, Year 6, E Ltd. issued 525 shares, with a fair value of $40 each, for 70% of the outstanding shares of J Ltd. Costs involved in the acquisition, paid in cash, were as follows:

Costs of arranging the acquisition $ 2,660
Costs of issuing shares 1,920
$ 4,580

The carrying amounts of J Ltd.s net assets were equal to fair values on this date except for the following:

Fair value
Plant assets $ 65,800
Long-term debt 43,200

E Ltd. was identified as the acquirer in the combination.

Required:

(a) Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of E Ltd. on December 31, Year 6, under the identifiable net assets method.

(b) Prepare the consolidated balance sheet of E Ltd. on December 31, Year 6, under the fair value enterprise method.

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