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ACCA · Question 38 · Preparing simple consolidated financial statements

Section B - Case 1: Group Consolidations

Scenario: On 1 January 20X5, Zenith Heavy Industries acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Apex Robotics for $2,500,000. At the date of acquisition, the fair value of Apex's net assets was $2,000,000. Zenith measures the Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) at fair value, which was $550,000 at the acquisition date. During the year ended 31 December 20X5, Zenith sold goods to Apex for $400,000 at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these goods remain in Apex's inventory at year-end. At 31 December 20X5, Zenith's retained earnings are $5,000,000. Apex's retained earnings were $1,000,000 at acquisition and $1,500,000 at year-end.

Calculate the value of the Non-Controlling Interest at the year-end (31 December 20X5). (Enter numbers only)

How to approach this question

NCI at year-end = NCI at acquisition + NCI's share of post-acquisition profits of the subsidiary.

Full Answer

NCI at acquisition = $550,000. Post-acquisition retained earnings of Apex = $1,500,000 (year-end) - $1,000,000 (acquisition) = $500,000. NCI share (20%) of post-acquisition profits = 20% * $500,000 = $100,000. NCI at year-end = $550,000 + $100,000 = $650,000.

Common mistakes

Taking 20% of the total year-end retained earnings ($300,000) instead of just the post-acquisition portion.

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