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Consolidate Retained earnings

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by AvatarMikeLittle.
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  • November 25, 2014 at 10:15 pm #213252
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    At the example 10 of Chapter 7, G/w is calculated ($6.000). But, when calculate the Consolidation RE, total RE of Robertas is $38.875 plus $6.000 (not minus). I don’t understand that? Can Y explain for me.

    November 26, 2014 at 11:07 am #213389
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    Because it’s negative goodwill. When Roberta’s bought, he acquired assets worth $6,000 more than the consideration paid – effectively, he made a profit on acquisition (but you mustn’t call it a “profit”)

    It’s known officially as a “bargain purchase” and it’s credited to retained earnings at the earliest opportunity ie at the year end following the acquisition

    Ok?

    November 27, 2014 at 7:44 am #213686
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    I’m OK. Thanks Mike. I can understand that: the cost of investment is lower than the equity of subsidiary so that is credites to RE?

    November 27, 2014 at 10:56 am #213768
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    That’s correct. Your examiner asked a similar question in June’s exam this year (I seem to remember)

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