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    PracticeACCAACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 3Question 38
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Group ConsolidationsSection BSyllabus GFinancial Accounting
    This question is part of a case study — click to read the full scenario(Case 36)

    SCENARIO: On 1 January 20X5, Horizon Renewables (a public utility) acquired 80% of the equity share capital of WindTech Innovations (a tech startup) for $5,000,000. Non-controlling interest (NCI) is measured at fair value, which was $1,100,000 at acquisition. WindTech's net assets at acquisition were $4,500,000 (which included a fair value uplift on patents of $500,000). During the year, Horizon sold turbines to WindTech for $800,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half of these remain in inventory at year-end (31 Dec 20X5). Horizon's receivables include $150,000 due from WindTech, but WindTech's payables show $100,000 due to Horizon (the difference is cash in transit). WindTech's profit for the year was $600,000 (assume no extra depreciation on the patent).

    Calculate the Goodwill arising on acquisition. (Enter the number only)

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    ACCA · Question 38 · Group Consolidations

    SCENARIO: On 1 January 20X5, Horizon Renewables acquired 80% of WindTech Innovations for $5,000,000. NCI fair value was $1,100,000. WindTech's net assets at acquisition were $4,500,000 (including a fair value uplift on patents of $500,000). During the year, Horizon sold turbines to WindTech for $800,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half remain in inventory at year-end. Horizon's receivables include $150,000 due from WindTech; WindTech's payables show $100,000 due to Horizon. WindTech's profit for the year was $600,000.

    How is the $500,000 fair value uplift on patents treated in the consolidated statement of financial position at year-end?

    Answer options:

    A.

    It is ignored because internally generated patents cannot be capitalized.

    B.

    It is recognized as an intangible asset within non-current assets.

    C.

    It is added to Goodwill.

    D.

    It is deducted from consolidated retained earnings.

    How to approach this question

    Recall the rules of IFRS 3 Business Combinations regarding identifiable assets acquired.

    Full Answer

    B.It is recognized as an intangible asset within non-current assets.✓ Correct
    Under IFRS 3, identifiable assets acquired in a business combination are measured at their acquisition-date fair values. The $500,000 uplift represents the fair value of the patent, which is recognized as an intangible non-current asset in the consolidated statement of financial position.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing the rules for internally generated intangibles (IAS 38) with those acquired in a business combination (IFRS 3).
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