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- May 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm #169037
hello everyone
please help me solve this question. I am confused with the fair value figureAlpha 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 144,000Current assets 69,120 51,840
Share capital – $1 shares 230,400 28,800
Retained earnings 403,200 115,200
Current liabilities 17,280 11,520What amount should appear for goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position?
$44,640
$80,640
$73,440
$99,360Thank you
May 16, 2014 at 7:25 pm #169105Computation 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 #171926Thank you Micheal
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