Nоrthern Cоmpаny аcquired Sоuthern Compаny. The purchase price included all Southern’s assets and liabilities and was in the amount of $675,500. Below is information related to the two companies: NorthernSouthernFair value of assets$ 1,054,000$ 799,000Fair value of liabilities573,000318,000Reported assets810,000637,000Reported liabilities483,000251,000Net income for the year50,00056,000 How much goodwill will Northern report in its acquisition of Southern?
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