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When the purchase consideration is more than the value of net assets taken over, the difference will be debited to:

  1. A
    Security Premium Reserve A/c
  2. B
    Capital Reserve A/c
  3. C
    Goodwill A/c
  4. D
    Discount on issue of Debentures A/c

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When a business is acquired and the price paid (Purchase Consideration) exceeds the net worth of assets acquired (), the excess payment is considered a payment for the established reputation and commercial standing of the business, which is debited to the Goodwill Account.

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When the purchase consideration is more than the value of net assets taken over, the difference will be debited to:
A
Security Premium Reserve A/c
B
Capital Reserve A/c
C
Goodwill A/c
D
Discount on issue of Debentures A/c

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