In: Accounting
On 31 December 20x8, A Ltd paid $330,000 to acquire 90% of B Ltd when the fair value of B Ltd’s net assets was represented by share capital of $100,000 and retained profit of $100,000, except for an unrecognized brand-name that is deemed to have a fair value of $100,000. On this date, B Ltd’s share capital comprised 100,000 ordinary shares with a fair value of $3.30 per share.
Assume the group policy is to measure non-controlling interest at acquisition date based on its proportionate share of the fair value of identifiable net assets of subsidiaries acquired. In A Ltd’s 20x8 consolidated statement of financial position:
Non-controlling interest = $
Goodwill on consolidation = $
Assume the group policy is to measure non-controlling interest at acquisition date based on its fair value. In A Ltd’s 20x8 consolidated statement of financial position:
Non-controlling interest = $
Goodwill on consolidation = $