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Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial StatementsSyllabus GConsolidationsRetained Earnings
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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 44 · 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: What is Nano Assembly's adjusted post-acquisition retained earnings? (Enter numbers only)

How to approach this question

Post-acq RE = Closing RE - Opening RE - Extra Depreciation - PURP (since sub is seller).

Full Answer

Raw post-acquisition retained earnings = $450,000 - $350,000 = $100,000. Adjustments: Less: Extra depreciation on fair value adjustment = $10,000. Less: PURP (since Nano Assembly is the seller) = $8,000. Adjusted post-acquisition retained earnings = $100,000 - $10,000 - $8,000 = $82,000.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to deduct the extra depreciation or the PURP.

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