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Fare value on step acquisition

ASalawi sayed3mo ago
Hello Sir, I a confusion on which to account as a fare value of Berthold co in the time of the step acquisition. As the model answers shows the fare value is The 40% of (10m shares x the current share price of $9.6) which is $36.8 But what about the fare value which was included in te question which said "A further 35% stake in Berthold Co was acquired on 1 December 20X8 for $41 million, when the fair value of Berthold Co’s identifiable assets and liabilities was $55.3 million, and Berthold Co’s retained earnings were $42.3 million." For what we can use this $55.3 fare value here? The market share price should be considered the fare value okay. But how can we distinguish between the fare fare value of the assets and liabilites and the market share price fare value. Q 1 – Acquisition of Berthold Co Sterling Co paid $25 million for 40% of Berthold Co’s 10 million $1 ordinary shares on 1 January 20X7 when Berthold Co’s retained earnings were $18 million. Berthold Co has no other reserves. Sterling Co exercised significant influence over Berthold Co’s financial and operating policy decisions. A further 35% stake in Berthold Co was acquired on 1 December 20X8 for $41 million, when the fair value of Berthold Co’s identifiable assets and liabilities was $55.3 million, and Berthold Co’s retained earnings were $42.3 million. The difference between the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Berthold Co and their carrying amounts related to non-depreciable land. The market price of Berthold Co’s shares immediately prior to 1 December 20X8 was $9.20 per share. Sterling Co measures non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. Goodwill at 31 March 20X9 is not impaired. Berthold Co reported a profit for the year ended 31 March 20X9 of $11.1 million. Thanks.
stephenwidbergstephenwidbergTutor3mo ago#1
Use FV of sub shares to measure: 1. FV of original consideration for 40% 2. FV of NCI Please watch my lectures on step acquisitions again for clarification: https://opentuition.com/acca/sbr/changes-in-group-structure-step-acquisitions-acca-sbr-lectures/
ASalawi sayed3mo ago#2
Hi, Thanks for reply, My question was why we were given the the fair value of Berthold Co’s identifiable assets and liabilities was $55.3 million? for what we can use it. That what confuse me with the share price fare value which is clear to me that it is the market price of the share which we can use it to get the fare value of the NCI and net assets of the sub if we are using proportionate method because the NCI can be separately given as a fare value . Thanks.
stephenwidbergstephenwidbergTutor3mo ago#3
I believe that in this question NCI is measured at FV not the proportionate method. As a general point, the exam tries to simulate real life - so we will be given all sorts of information in different ways....in the same way as clients do. :)
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