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Quasi reorganization A new CEO was hired to revive the floundering Champion Chemical Corporation. The company had endured operating losses for several years, but confidence was emerging that better...

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Quasi reorganization

A new CEO was hired to revive the floundering Champion Chemical Corporation. The company had endured operating losses for several years, but confidence was emerging that better times were ahead. The board of directors and shareholders approved a quasi reorganization for the corporation. The reorganization included devaluing inventory for obsolescence by $105 million and increasing land by $5 million. Immediately prior to the restatement, at December 31, 2011, Champion Chemical Corporation’s balance sheet appeared as follows (in condensed form):

CHAMPION CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2009

($ in millions)

Cash

$ 20

Receivables

40

Inventory

230

Land

40

Buildings and equipment (net)

90


$420


Liabilities

$240

Common stock (320 million shares at $1 par)

320

Additional paid-in capital

60

Retained earnings (deficit)

(200)


$420

Required:

1. Prepare the journal entries appropriate to record the quasi reorganization on January 1, 2012.

2. Prepare a balance sheet as it would appear immediately after the restatement.

Answered Same Day Dec 29, 2021

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Robert answered on Dec 29 2021
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