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ACCA · Question 49 · 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.

When preparing the consolidated statement of financial position, how are the Non-Current Assets of Zenith and Apex combined?

Answer options:

A.

100% of Zenith's Non-Current Assets + 80% of Apex's Non-Current Assets

B.

100% of Zenith's Non-Current Assets + 100% of Apex's Non-Current Assets + Fair Value adjustments - Extra Depreciation

C.

80% of Zenith's Non-Current Assets + 80% of Apex's Non-Current Assets

D.

100% of Zenith's Non-Current Assets only

How to approach this question

Control means you consolidate 100% of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities, regardless of the ownership percentage. You also must include any fair value adjustments made at acquisition and subsequent depreciation on them.

Full Answer

B.100% of Zenith's Non-Current Assets + 100% of Apex's Non-Current Assets + Fair Value adjustments - Extra Depreciation✓ Correct
In consolidation, the parent controls the subsidiary, so 100% of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities are added to the parent's line-by-line. The NCI is then presented in equity to show the portion not owned by the parent. Fair value adjustments and their subsequent depreciation must also be included.

Common mistakes

Adding only 80% of the subsidiary's assets.

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