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Dear Sir,
I’ve found that there is a difference between 2 question ( Question 108 from BPP Kit before 2018 and Question 123 from BPP Kit 2018).
With the same question as below:
On 1 July 20X7, Spider acquired 60% of the equity share capital of Fly and on that date made a $10 million loan
to Fly at a rate of 8% per annum.
What will be the effect on group retained earnings at the year end date of 31 December 20X7 when this
intragroup transaction is cancelled?
A Group retained earnings will increase by $400,000.
B Group retained earnings will be reduced by $240,000.
C Group retained earnings will be reduced by $160,000.
D There will be no effect on group retained earnings. (2 marks)
However, there are 2 answers as follows:
1. Question 108 from BPP Kit before 2018, the answer is C
Loss of investment income(10m × 8% × 6/12) (400)
Saving of interest payable (400 × 60%) 240
Net reduction in group retained earnings (160)
2. Question 123 from BPP Kit 2018, the answer is D
There will be no effect on group retained earnings
Loss of investment income(10m × 8% × 6/12) (400)
Saving of interest payable 400
Could you please help me to show where is true answer. Or is there any updated in consolidated method.
Thank you Sir.
Hi,
It looks like the original answer was incorrect, particularly with reference to the saving on interest payable at 240.
The loan will charge interest at 8% on the $10m, so $800,000 per annum, however the loan is only 6 months old so we pro-rate it by 6/12 to give $400,000. There will be interest income in the parent’s books and interest expense in the subsidiary’s books, which then net-off to nil and hence no impact on group retained earnings.
Thanks
