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Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial StatementsSyllabus GConsolidationsDeferred Consideration
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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 49 · 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 the impact of the unwinding of the discount on the deferred consideration in the consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss?

Answer options:

A.

It is recorded as a finance cost.

B.

It is recorded as an operating expense.

C.

It is deducted from consolidated Revenue.

D.

It is recorded as a reduction in Goodwill.

How to approach this question

The time value of money means liabilities grow over time. This growth is effectively interest.

Full Answer

A.It is recorded as a finance cost.✓ Correct
The deferred consideration was discounted to present value. As time passes, the discount unwinds, increasing the liability. This increase represents the time value of money and is recorded as a finance cost (interest expense) in the consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss.

Common mistakes

Adjusting goodwill for the unwinding of the discount.

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