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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 50 · 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: If Quantum Robotics Co's own retained earnings at 31 December 20X4 were $1,200,000, what is the Consolidated Retained Earnings figure? (Enter numbers only)

How to approach this question

Parent's RE + Parent's share of Sub's adjusted post-acq RE - Finance cost on deferred consideration.

Full Answer

Parent's RE = $1,200,000. Parent's share of Sub's adjusted post-acq RE = 80% × $82,000 = $65,600. Less: Finance cost on deferred consideration = 10% × $165,289 = $16,529. Consolidated RE = $1,200,000 + $65,600 - $16,529 = $1,249,071.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to deduct the finance cost on the deferred consideration from the parent's retained earnings.

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