Skip to content
ACCA exam results — Are you ready?Chat about it >>

Ask the Tutor ACCA FR

need help with an online question associates

PFPeer Far6y ago
Hello Question Pylos plc's investment in Terpsithia plc is a 25% holding of the equity shares acquired on 30 September, 2014. The acquisition cost had comprised of an issue of 300,000 shares in Pylos plc that were worth $1.50 each on the date of acquisition. Added to this was a payment due to be made in 2 years‘ time of a further $220,000. This acquisition technique was consistent with the manner adopted by Pylos plc as it has built up investments in numerous subsidiaries even though the cost of capital at 10% was substantially greater than in previous years In the year to 31 December, 2014 Terpsithia plc achieved a profit before tax of $96,000 and a profit after tax of $80,000 At what value will the Investment in Terpsithia plc be shown in the consolidated statement of financial position for the Pylos plc group as at 31 December, 2014? (Answer to the nearest $000) Answer shares 300,000 @ 1.50 = 450,000 deferred cash 220,000 x1!1.10 X 1/1.10 = 181,818 profit share 25% x 8'12 x 80,000 = 5,000 investment at year end 450,000 + 181,818 + 5,000 = 636,818 I have a problem with this part deferred cash 220,000 x1!1.10 X 1/1.10 = 181,818
P2-D2P2-D2Tutor6y ago#1
Hi, It is the present value of the deferred cash payment. $220,000 is due in two years' time and we need to calculate its value using the 10% cost of capital. 220,000 / 1.10^2 = 181,818 Hope that clears it up. Thanks
Sign in to reply to this topic.