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Colossal Industries acquired Smalltime Company just before its year-end on 12/31/Year8

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Colossal Industries acquired Smalltime Company just before its year-end on 12/31/Year8. Its acquisition of Smalltime Company is expected to increase earnings and aid its long-term strategy to be the world's leading producer of specialty magnets.

Colossal paid $5 million to purchase Smalltime Company. Information on Smalltime as of December 31, Year8 (the date it was acquired) follows:

 

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A. What is the estimated amount of goodwill arising from this purchase?

B. Calculate total amortization expense on Colossal's books for the Year9 (the first year that amortization is recorded following the acquisition).  List the name of the intangible(s) and the amount of amortization.

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A. What is the projected amount of goodwill arising from this purchase?
Answer: $3 million

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In summary, the projected amount of goodwill flowing from this transaction is $3 million and the entire amortization charge on Colossal's books for the first year (Year9) is $400,000 for the trademark.


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