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  • May 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm #169037
    chimene
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    hello everyone
    please help me solve this question. I am confused with the fair value figure

    Alpha acquired 100% of the share capital of Beta on 1 September 2005 for $144,000, on which day the retained earnings of Beta were $34,560 and the fair value of the non-current assets was $36,000 more than their carrying value.

    On 31 August 2011 the company’s Statements of Financial Position were as follows:

    Alpha Beta
    Non-current assets 437,760 103,680
    Investment in Beta, at cost 144,000

    Current assets 69,120 51,840

    Share capital – $1 shares 230,400 28,800
    Retained earnings 403,200 115,200
    Current liabilities 17,280 11,520

    What amount should appear for goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position?

    $44,640
    $80,640
    $73,440
    $99,360

    Thank you

    May 16, 2014 at 7:25 pm #169105
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    Computation of goodwill:

    Consideration transferred(Obtained from BS of Holding company) 144000
    Less value of identifiable assets:
    Share capital 28800
    Pre-acquisition Retained Earnings 34560
    Fair value adjustment of NCAs at acquisition 36000
    Goodwill=144000-(28800+34560+36000)

    May 30, 2014 at 3:14 pm #171926
    chimene
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    Thank you Micheal

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