E Co acquires 60% of the issued share capital of S Co midway through its...

80.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

E Co acquires 60% of the issued share capital of S Co midway through its accounting year on 30 April 20X2.
In their separate statements of profit or loss, the profits before tax of the two companies for the year ended 31 December 20X2 are:
E Co $350,000
S Co $600,000
What profit before tax is reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X2, in accordance with IFRS3 Business Combinations?
$950,000
$590,000
$710,000
$750,000
I will give you 15 downvote from 15 different account if you accepted

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students