For IndividualsFor Educators
ExpertMinds LogoExpertMinds
ExpertMinds

Ace your certifications with Practice Exams and AI assistance.

  • Browse Exams
  • For Educators
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Support
  • AWS SAA Exam Prep
  • PMI PMP Exam Prep
  • CPA Exam Prep
  • GCP PCA Exam Prep

© 2026 TinyHive Labs. Company number 16262776.

    PracticeACCAACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 2Question 45
    Medium1 markShort Answer
    Preparing simple consolidated financial statementsConsolidationsRetained EarningsSection B

    ACCA · Question 45 · Preparing simple consolidated financial statements

    Scenario: TechNova PLC acquired 80% of CyberNetix Ltd on 1 Jan 20X5 for $500,000 cash. At acquisition, CyberNetix's retained earnings were $200,000 and share capital was $100,000. NCI fair value at acquisition was $120,000. During 20X5, TechNova sold goods to CyberNetix for $80,000 (25% mark-up on cost). Half remained in inventory at year-end (31 Dec 20X5). CyberNetix's 20X5 profit was $150,000.

    What is TechNova's share of CyberNetix's post-acquisition retained earnings to be included in Consolidated Retained Earnings? (Enter numbers only)

    How to approach this question

    Multiply the subsidiary's post-acquisition profit by the parent's ownership percentage.

    Full Answer

    TechNova's share = 80% * $150,000 = $120,000. (Note: The PUP is deducted from the parent's own retained earnings, not from its share of the sub's earnings, because the parent was the seller).

    Common mistakes

    Deducting the PUP from this figure.
    Question 44All questionsQuestion 46

    Practice the full ACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 2

    65 questions · hints · full answers · grading

    Sign up freeTake the exam

    More questions from this exam

    Q01BioGenix Ltd, a biotech startup, is deciding whether to disclose a highly uncertain contingent li...EasyQ02Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for issuing International Financial Report...EasyQ03Which of the following are the primary responsibilities of the directors of a limited liability c...MediumQ04Titanium Forge Co, a heavy manufacturing firm, recently incurred the following costs: 1. $50,000 ...MediumQ05A company makes a 1 for 4 bonus issue of shares. The nominal value of the shares is $1. The compa...Medium
    View all 65 questions →