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Dodd Co. acquired 75% of the common stock of Wallace Corp. for $1,800,000. The fair value of Wallace’s net assets was $2,100,000, and the book value was $1,900,000. The noncontrolling interest shares of Wallace Corp. are not actively traded. What is the dollar amount of noncontrolling interest that should appear in a consolidated balance sheet prepared at the date of acquisition?
A. 525,000 B. 475,000 C. 600,000 D. 450,000 E. 75,000
Total value of Wallace Corp. | 2400000 | =1800000/75% |
Less: Controlling interest share | 1800000 | |
Dollar amount of noncontrolling interest | 600000 | |
Option C $600,000 is correct |