In: Accounting
On November 1, 2016, Campbell Corporation management decided to
discontinue operation of its Rocketeer Division and approved a
formal plan to dispose of the division. Campbell is a successful
corporation with earnings of $188 million or more before tax for
each of the past five years. The Rocketeer Division, a major part
of Campbell’s operations, is being discontinued because it has not
contributed to this profitable performance.
The division’s main assets are the land, building, and equipment
used to manufacture engine components. The land, building, and
equipment had a net book value of $53 million on November 1,
2016.
Campbell’s management has entered into negotiations for a cash sale
of the division for $45 million (net of costs to sell). The sale
date and final disposal date of the division is expected to be July
1, 2017. Campbell Corporation has a fiscal year ending May 31. The
results of operations for the Rocketeer Division for the 2016–17
fiscal year and the estimated results for June 2017 are presented
below. The before-tax losses after October 31, 2016, are calculated
without depreciation on the building and equipment.
Period | Before-Tax Loss | |||
June 1, 2016, to October 31, 2016 | $(3,125,000 | ) | ||
November 1, 2016, to May 31, 2017 | (2,000,000 | ) | ||
June 1 to 30, 2017 (estimated) | (375,000 |
) |
The Rocketeer Division will be accounted for as a discontinued operation on Campbell’s financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2017. Campbell’s tax rate is 25% on operating income and all gains and losses. Campbell prepares financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Indicate how the Rocketeer Division’s assets would be reported
on Campbell Corporation’s balance sheet as at May 31,
2017.
The Rocketeer Division's assets should be identified on
Campbell Corporation's balance sheet as of May 31, 2017 as
_________ and carried at _____________________ . |