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ACCA · Question 38 · 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.

Calculate the Goodwill arising on acquisition. (Enter the number only)

How to approach this question

Goodwill = Consideration + NCI at acquisition - Net assets at acquisition.

Full Answer

Consideration = $500,000 NCI at acquisition = $110,000 Total value = $610,000 Less: Net assets at acquisition ($100,000 + $250,000) = $350,000 Goodwill = $610,000 - $350,000 = $260,000.

Common mistakes

Forgetting to add the NCI, or using the proportionate share of net assets method when fair value of NCI is given.

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