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Question 3 Week 6 (7 Marks) ABC Ltd acquires 100 per cent of Red Carpet...

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Question 3 Week 6 (7 Marks) ABC Ltd acquires 100 per cent of Red Carpet Ltd on 1 July 2021. ABC Ltd pays the shareholders of Red Carpet Ltd the following consideration: Cash Plant and equipment 35 000 fair value $125 000; carrying amount in the books of ABC Ltd $85 000 fair value $150 000; carrying amount in the books of ABC Ltd $100 000 Land There are also legal fees of $95 000 involved in acquiring RedCarpet Ltd. On 1 July 2021 RedCarpet Ltd's statement of financial position shows total assets of $300 000 and liabilities of $150 000. The fair value of the assets is $400 000. Required: a) Has any goodwill been acquired and, if so, how much? b) And discuss the potential for including associated legal fees into the cost of acquiring RedCarpet using appropriate accounting standard

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