Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Juan Ltd acquired 80 percent share capital of Beach Ltd. On 1 July 2018 for a co

ID: 2413846 • Letter: J

Question

Juan Ltd acquired 80 percent share capital of Beach Ltd. On 1 July 2018 for a cost of $500,000. As at the date of acquisition, all assets and liabilities of Beach Ltd fairly valued except a land that has a carrying value $50,000 less than the fair value. The recorded balance of equity of Beach Ltd as at 1 July 2018 were as: Share capital $350,000 Retained earnings $100,000 Total $450,000 Additional information: ? The management of Juan Ltd values non-controlling interest at the proportionate share of Beach Ltd identifiable net assets ? Beach Ltd has a profit after tax of $70000 for the year ended 30 June 2019 ? During the financial year to 30 June 2019, Beach Ltd sold inventory to Juan Ltd for a price of $60000. The inventory costs Beach Ltd $30000 to produce. 25 percent of the inventory are still on the hand of Juan Ltd as at 30 June 2019. ? During the year Beach Ltd paid $10000 in management fees to Juan Ltd. ? On 1 July 2018, Beach Ltd sold an item of plant to Juan Ltd $40000. The equipment had a carrying value of $30000 (Cost $50000, accumulated depreciation $20000). At the date of sale it was expected that the equipment had a remaining life of 4 years and no residual value. ? The tax rate is 30 percent. Required: (a) Based on the above information, calculate the non-controlling interest as at 30 June 2019. (7 marks) (b) Pass necessary journal entry to recognise the non-controlling interest as at 30 June 2019. (5 marks)

Explanation / Answer

Part (a):

Equity of Beach Ltd as on the date of acquisition

Particulars

Amount ($)

Amount ($)

Share capital

350000

Add:                                     

Retained earnings

100000

Undervaluation of land

50000

150000

Equity of Beach Ltd as on 01 July, 2018

500000

Controlling interest owns by Juan Ltd.

80%

Non-controlling interest

20%

Thus, non-controlling interests as on July 01, 2018 (500000 x 20%)

100000

Add: Share of non-controlling interest in adjusted profit (55000 x 20%)

11000

Non-controlling interest as at 30th June, 2019

111000

Workings:

Adjusted current year profit of Beach Ltd.

Profit after tax for the year ended on June 30, 2019

70000

Less: Unrealized profit on closing stock of Juan Ltd purchased from Beach Ltd.

{(60000 x 25%) x 50%}

7500

Unrealized profit on sale of equipment (40000 - 30000)

10000

17500

52500

Add:

Excess depreciation charged on Equipment (10000-7500)

2500

Adjusted profit for the year of Beach Ltd

55000

Depreciation charged (40000/4)

10000

Actual depreciation that should have been charged (30000/4)

7500

Part (b):

Journal entries

Date

Account titles

Debit ($)

Credit ($)

Profit and loss account (7500 + 10000)

17500

Closing stock

7500

Equipment

10000

(Being the value of stock and equipment adjusted )

Equipment

2500

Depreciation

2500

(Being the excess depreciation adjusted)

Depreciation

2500

Profit and loss account

2500

(Being the excess depreciation adjusted)

Equity of Beach Ltd as on the date of acquisition

Particulars

Amount ($)

Amount ($)

Share capital

350000

Add:                                     

Retained earnings

100000

Undervaluation of land

50000

150000

Equity of Beach Ltd as on 01 July, 2018

500000

Controlling interest owns by Juan Ltd.

80%

Non-controlling interest

20%

Thus, non-controlling interests as on July 01, 2018 (500000 x 20%)

100000

Add: Share of non-controlling interest in adjusted profit (55000 x 20%)

11000

Non-controlling interest as at 30th June, 2019

111000