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Group ConsolidationsSection BSyllabus GFinancial Accounting
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SCENARIO: On 1 January 20X5, Horizon Renewables (a public utility) acquired 80% of the equity share capital of WindTech Innovations (a tech startup) for $5,000,000. Non-controlling interest (NCI) is measured at fair value, which was $1,100,000 at acquisition. WindTech's net assets at acquisition were $4,500,000 (which included a fair value uplift on patents of $500,000). During the year, Horizon sold turbines to WindTech for $800,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half of these remain in inventory at year-end (31 Dec 20X5). Horizon's receivables include $150,000 due from WindTech, but WindTech's payables show $100,000 due to Horizon (the difference is cash in transit). WindTech's profit for the year was $600,000 (assume no extra depreciation on the patent).

Calculate the Goodwill arising on acquisition. (Enter the number only)

ACCA · Question 40 · Group Consolidations

SCENARIO: On 1 January 20X5, Horizon Renewables acquired 80% of WindTech Innovations for $5,000,000. NCI fair value was $1,100,000. WindTech's net assets at acquisition were $4,500,000 (including a fair value uplift on patents of $500,000). During the year, Horizon sold turbines to WindTech for $800,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half remain in inventory at year-end. Horizon's receivables include $150,000 due from WindTech; WindTech's payables show $100,000 due to Horizon. WindTech's profit for the year was $600,000.

Which entity's retained earnings are reduced by the provision for unrealized profit (PUP)?

Answer options:

A.

WindTech Innovations (the Subsidiary)

B.

Horizon Renewables (the Parent)

C.

Both entities equally

D.

Neither, it is deducted from Goodwill

How to approach this question

Identify who made the sale. The entity that made the sale recorded the profit, so their retained earnings must be adjusted.

Full Answer

B.Horizon Renewables (the Parent)✓ Correct
Horizon (the parent) sold the goods to WindTech (the subsidiary). Therefore, Horizon recorded the profit in its individual financial statements. To eliminate this unrealized profit from the group perspective, the adjustment must be made against Horizon's retained earnings.

Common mistakes

Adjusting the subsidiary's retained earnings, which would incorrectly reduce the NCI's share of profit.

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