The goodwill on purchase is?

…………..ZEBRA PLC…………..
………….Balance sheet as at 31st March, 2002
……………N……………N…………N……
Capital……100,000……Fixed assets:
Current…………….Land &………………
Liabilities………..buildings…..50,000……
Creditors……..30000…..Furniture..10,000….60,000
…………………..Current………………
…………………..Assets: …….
………………Stock ………30,000………..
………………Debtors…….30,000………….
………………Cash……….10,000……70,000..
………….130,000…………………….130,000
The business was acquired on 1st April, 2002 at a purchase consideration of N120,000 by SOZ. All assets and liabilities were taken over except the cash to open the new firm’s bank account additional N20,000 was paid into the bank.

A. N90,000
B. N30,000
C. N19,000
D. N18,000

Correct Answer:

Option B – N30,000