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- November 5, 2020 at 5:17 am #594095
Hi Sir,
Hope you’re well there.
When we do goodwill calculation, it is “FV of consideration transferred + FV of NCI + FV of previously interest held – FV of NA”.
Assuming, the NA of subsidiary is negative figure and come to goodwill calculation, should we add or minus the negative figure from NA of subsidiary?
For example,
Share capital = $1,000
Pre-acquisition = ($7,000)
FV of consideration transferred = $900
FV of NCI = $100
Full goodwill method is usingIf based on my solution, my goodwill calculation will be $900 + $100 – ($1,000 – $7,000). Hence, my goodwill acquisition will be $7,000 and this $7,000 will be categorized under Goodwill in SoFP.
Will it be possible that my solution is wrong as my mind tell me that it maybe a bargain purchase and $5,000 ($1,000 – $6,000) should immediately charged to SoPL.
Can you please me to clear my mind about this calculation?
Thank you.
Regards,
AlanNovember 7, 2020 at 8:06 am #594328I can’t see the logic of your question – you would not pay money for something where the FV of the NA is negative. I would assume that the NA have been incorrectly valued!
But goodwill would be 900 + 100 + 6000 = 7000.
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