Prepare a pro forma combined balance sheet

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Question - Interpreting Pro Forma Balance Sheets under Purchase and Pooling



Drew Company


Pierson, Inc., Historical Cost-Based

Historical Cost-Based

Fair        Value

Current assets

$70

$60

$65

Land

$60

10

10

Buildings, net

$80

40

50

Equipment, net

$90

20

40





Total assets

$300

$130

$165





Current liabilities

$120

$20

$20

Sareholders' equity

$180

110






Total liabilities and equity

$300

$130


a. Prepare a pro forma combined balance sheet using purchase accounting. Note that Pierson pays $180 million in cash for Drew where the cash is obtained by using long term debt.

b. Discuss how differences between pooling and purchase accounting for acquisitions affect future reported earnings if the Pierson/Drew business combination.

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