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Preparing simple consolidated financial statementsConsolidationsShare CapitalSection B

ACCA · Question 49 · 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 figure for Share Capital will appear in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position?

Answer options:

A.

TechNova PLC's share capital + CyberNetix Ltd's share capital

B.

TechNova PLC's share capital only

C.

CyberNetix Ltd's share capital only

D.

TechNova PLC's share capital + 80% of CyberNetix Ltd's share capital

How to approach this question

Remember the fundamental rule of consolidated equity: it only ever includes the parent's share capital.

Full Answer

B.TechNova PLC's share capital only✓ Correct
In a consolidated statement of financial position, the share capital reported is always that of the parent company only. The subsidiary's share capital is eliminated during the consolidation process against the parent's investment.

Common mistakes

Adding the two share capital figures together.

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