Answer:
goodwill 1,500,000 debit
increasein FV equipment - Premium meat 1,400,000 debit
increase in FV Patents - Premium meat 1,400,000 debit
Investment Premium Meats 7,900,000 debit
cash 12,000,000 credit
decrease in fair value A/R -Premium Meat 200,000 credit
Explanation:
cost: 12,000,000
fair value of the company: 10,500,000
goodwill 1,500,000
the entry will recognize the goodwill and the increase or decrease in fair value to match the price of acquisition
the investment account will be valued at book value as is expected that the fair value difference will disappear overtime due to depreciation, amortization and other factors.