On 1 July 2019 Prometheus Ltd acquired 90% of the shares of Unbound Ltd for...

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On 1 July 2019 Prometheus Ltd acquired 90% of the shares of Unbound Ltd for $326 430. At this date the equity of Unbound Ltd consisted of share capital of $225 000 and retained earnings of $90 000. All the identifiable asset and liabilities of Unbound Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to fair value except for:

Carrying amount Fair value

Land $ 60 000 $ 67 500

Plant (cost $285 000) 225 000 247 500

Inventory 11 250 13 500

The plant was considered to have a further 10-year life. All the inventory was sold by 30 June 2020. The tax rate is 30%. Prometheus Ltd uses the partial goodwill method.

During the 201920 period Unbound Ltd recorded a profit of $22 500.

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Prepare the consolidation worksheet journal entries for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of Prometheus Ltd at 30 June 2020. (round to the nearest dollar, worksheets are not required)

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