On January 1, 2018, Nichols Company acquired 80% of Smith Company's common stock and 40% of its non-voting, cumulative preferred stock. The consideration transferred by Nichols was $1,200,000 for the common and $124,000 for the preferred. There was no premium in the value of consideration transferred. Any excess acquisition-date fair value over book value is considered goodwill. The capital structure of Smith immediately prior to the acquisition is: Common stock, $10 par value (50,000 shares outstanding)$500,000 Preferred stock, 6% cumulative, $100 par value, 3,000 shares outstanding 300,000 Additional paid in capital 200,000 Retained earnings 500,000 Total stockholders' equity$1,500,000 ?Compute the goodwill recognized in consolidation.
A. $(196,000.)
B. $310,000.
C. $0.
D. $124,000.
E. $800,000.
Answer: B
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