On 1 July 2021, C Ltd purchased 90% of the share capital of...

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

On 1 July 2021, C Ltd purchased 90% of the share capital of D Ltd for $150000. At that date, shareholders equity of D Ltd was:
$
Share capital 90000
General reserve 30000
Retained earnings 10000
The abridged statement of comprehensive income of both companies for the year ended 30 June 2023 were as follows:
C Ltd D Ltd
$ $
Retained earnings 1 July 20221400010000
Operating profit 1800016000
3200026000
Interim dividend paid 140008000
Proposed dividend 70004500
2100012500
Retained earnings 30 June 20231100013500
Additional information
a) The closing inventory of C Ltd included goods of $5000 bought from D Ltd. This inventory originally cost D Ltd $4000.
b) C Ltd included in its final accounts the dividends provided by D Ltd.
c) All dividends are from post-acquisition profit.
d) The directors have applied the impairment test for goodwill and determined that a write-down of $3300 is required for consolidation purposes as at 30 June 2023.
e) The company tax rate is 30%.
Required:
Prepare an acquisition analysis assuming the full goodwill method.
Calculate the NCI.

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