Answer:
$504,000
Explanation:
Assume that Bullen issued 12,000 shares of common stock with a $5 par value and a $47 fair value for all of the outstanding shares of Vicker.
The consolidated Additional Paid-In Capital and Retained Earnings (January 1, 2018 balances) as a result of this acquisition transaction will be:
Journal entries
Dr. Cash (12000 shares x $47)..................................$564,000
Cr. Common Stock (12,000 shares x $5).................................$60,000
Cr. Additional Paid-In Capital [(12,000 shares x ($47-$5)].$504,000
Being issue of common of $5 per share at the price of $47 per share
