Scenario: On 1 January 20X4, Quantum Robotics Co acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Nano Assembly Ltd. Consideration consisted of $500,000 cash paid immediately and a further $200,000 payable on 1 January 20X6 (discount rate 10%, PV = $165,289). At acquisition, Nano Assembly's share capital was $100,000 and retained earnings were $350,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $120,000. A fair value exercise at acquisition identified plant with a fair value $40,000 above its carrying amount (remaining life 4 years). During the year, Nano Assembly sold components to Quantum Robotics for $80,000, at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these remained in inventory at 31 December 20X4. At 31 December 20X4, Nano Assembly's retained earnings were $450,000.
Question: What is the total fair value of the consideration transferred by Quantum Robotics Co for the acquisition? (Enter numbers only)
ACCA · Question 37 · Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial Statements
Scenario: On 1 January 20X4, Quantum Robotics Co acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Nano Assembly Ltd. Consideration consisted of $500,000 cash paid immediately and a further $200,000 payable on 1 January 20X6 (discount rate 10%, PV = $165,289). At acquisition, Nano Assembly's share capital was $100,000 and retained earnings were $350,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $120,000. A fair value exercise at acquisition identified plant with a fair value $40,000 above its carrying amount (remaining life 4 years). During the year, Nano Assembly sold components to Quantum Robotics for $80,000, at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these remained in inventory at 31 December 20X4. At 31 December 20X4, Nano Assembly's retained earnings were $450,000.
Question: How should the deferred consideration be recorded in the consolidated Statement of Financial Position at 31 December 20X4?
Answer options:
As a current liability at its nominal value of $200,000.
As a non-current liability, increased by the unwinding of the discount (finance cost).
It is not recorded until it is paid.
As equity.
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