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ACCA · Question 36 · Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial Statements

Section B - Case 1: Group Consolidations

Scenario: Nebula Aerospace
On 1 January 20X5, Nebula Aerospace acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Comet Components. The purchase consideration was $500,000 cash. At the date of acquisition, Comet's share capital was $100,000 and its retained earnings were $250,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $110,000.
During the year ended 31 December 20X5, Comet made a profit of $80,000. Nebula sold goods to Comet for $50,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half of these goods remain in Comet's inventory at year-end. Comet owes Nebula $20,000 at year-end.

What is the fair value of the consideration transferred by Nebula Aerospace? (Enter the number only)

How to approach this question

Identify the amount paid by the parent company to acquire the subsidiary.

Full Answer

The scenario explicitly states that the purchase consideration was $500,000 cash.

Common mistakes

Adding the NCI value to the consideration transferred.

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