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ACCA · Question 40 · 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.

What is the total amount of unrealized profit (Provision for Unrealized Profit - PUP) in inventory at the year-end? (Enter numbers only)

How to approach this question

Calculate the value of goods still in inventory. Then extract the profit element using the mark-up fraction (Mark-up / (100 + Mark-up)).

Full Answer

Total sales = $400,000. Half remain in inventory = $200,000. The mark-up is 25% on cost, meaning sales price represents 125%. Profit element (PUP) = $200,000 * (25 / 125) = $40,000.

Common mistakes

Calculating 25% of $200,000 ($50,000), which treats mark-up as margin.

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