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Topic : Investment in associates On 1 July 2016, Pandini Ltd acquired 25% of the

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Topic : Investment in associates

On 1 July 2016, Pandini Ltd acquired 25% of the shares of Amani Ltd for $400,000. The acquisition of these shares gave Pandini Ltd significant influence over Amani Ltd. At this date, the equity of Amani Ltd consisted of:

share capital $660 000

general reserve 100 000

retained earnings 440 000

At 1 July 2016, all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Amani Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values except for:

carrying amount fair value

land $1200 000 1600 000

plant ( cost $1200 000) 1000 000 1100 000

The plant was considered to have a further useful life of 5 years. The land was revalued in the records of Amani Ltd and the revaluation model applied in the measurement of the land. The tax rate is 30%.

At 30 June 2018, Amani Ltd reported the following information:

$

Profit before tax

720,000

Income tax expense

(300,000)

Profit after tax

420,000

Retained earnings at 1 July 2017

820,000

1,240,000

Dividends paid

(40,000)

Dividends declared

(50,000)

Transfer to general reserve

(30,000)

(120,000)

Retained earnings at 30 June 2018

1,120,000

Share capital

640,000

General reserve

150,000

Asset revaluation surplus

310,000

Total equity

2,220,000

Amani Ltd also reported other comprehensive income relating to gains on revaluation of land of $10,000.

Required:

Prepare the journal entries for inclusion in the consolidation worksheet of Pandini Ltd at 30 June 2018 for the equity accounting of Amani Ltd.

be able to prepare accounts for each of the above-mentioned business combinations in accordance with relevant professional and statutory reporting requirements. thanks

Question 2

Max. marks allocated

Acquisition analysis

2

Workings

2

Consolidation entries

6

Total

10

$

Profit before tax

720,000

Income tax expense

(300,000)

Profit after tax

420,000

Retained earnings at 1 July 2017

820,000

1,240,000

Dividends paid

(40,000)

Dividends declared

(50,000)

Transfer to general reserve

(30,000)

(120,000)

Retained earnings at 30 June 2018

1,120,000

Share capital

640,000

General reserve

150,000

Asset revaluation surplus

310,000

Total equity

2,220,000

Explanation / Answer

Journal Entry in the books of Pandini Ltd. W/Note: Computation of Goodwill S. No. Account & Explanation Debit Credit Particular Amount a. Cash ($40000*25%) $10,000.00 Acquistion Cost $400,000 Dividend Receivable ($50000*25%) $12,500.00 Less: Book Value (1200000*25%) $300,000 Investment in Equity of Amani Ltd. $22,500.00 Excess Money Over Book Value $100,000 To record the Dividend Revenue Less: Adjusment fof Fair Value of Land & Plant $87,500 (500000)*(1-0.30)*25% b. Investment in Equity of Amani Ltd. $100,000.00 Goodwill $12,500 Income from Equity in Amani Ltd. $100,000.00 To Record the income from Amani Limited W/Note: Computation of Share in Net Income Particular Amount Amani's Net Income 2018 $105,000 ( 420000*25%) Less: Preaqcuision Adjustment Depreciation on Plant (100000/5)*25% $5,000 Share in Amani's Income $100,000

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