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ACCA · Question 39 · Preparing simple consolidated financial statements

Section B - Case 1: Group Consolidations

Scenario: On 1 January 20X5, Zenith Heavy Industries acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Apex Robotics for $2,500,000. At the date of acquisition, the fair value of Apex's net assets was $2,000,000. Zenith measures the Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) at fair value, which was $550,000 at the acquisition date. During the year ended 31 December 20X5, Zenith sold goods to Apex for $400,000 at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these goods remain in Apex's inventory at year-end. At 31 December 20X5, Zenith's retained earnings are $5,000,000. Apex's retained earnings were $1,000,000 at acquisition and $1,500,000 at year-end.

What adjustment is required to Consolidated Revenue in respect of the intra-group trading?

Answer options:

A.

Deduct $200,000

B.

Deduct $400,000

C.

Deduct $80,000

D.

No adjustment is required

How to approach this question

Intra-group sales must be completely eliminated from the consolidated statement of profit or loss to prevent double-counting. Deduct the full sales value from Revenue.

Full Answer

B.Deduct $400,000✓ Correct
To prepare consolidated financial statements, all intra-group transactions must be eliminated in full. Zenith sold $400,000 of goods to Apex. Therefore, $400,000 must be deducted from Consolidated Revenue (and also from Consolidated Cost of Sales).

Common mistakes

Only deducting the amount remaining in inventory ($200,000).

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