When the purchase consideration is more than the value of net assets taken over, the difference will be debited to:
- ASecurity Premium Reserve A/c
- BCapital Reserve A/c
- CGoodwill A/c
- DDiscount on issue of Debentures A/c
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
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.