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    PracticeACCAACCA FA — Financial Accounting Practice Exam 4Question 43
    Medium1 markMultiple Choice
    Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial StatementsSyllabus GConsolidationsPURP
    This question is part of a case study — click to read the full scenario(Case 36)

    Scenario: On 1 January 20X4, Quantum Robotics Co acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Nano Assembly Ltd. Consideration consisted of $500,000 cash paid immediately and a further $200,000 payable on 1 January 20X6 (discount rate 10%, PV = $165,289). At acquisition, Nano Assembly's share capital was $100,000 and retained earnings were $350,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $120,000. A fair value exercise at acquisition identified plant with a fair value $40,000 above its carrying amount (remaining life 4 years). During the year, Nano Assembly sold components to Quantum Robotics for $80,000, at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these remained in inventory at 31 December 20X4. At 31 December 20X4, Nano Assembly's retained earnings were $450,000.

    Question: What is the total fair value of the consideration transferred by Quantum Robotics Co for the acquisition? (Enter numbers only)

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    ACCA · Question 43 · Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial Statements

    Scenario: On 1 January 20X4, Quantum Robotics Co acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Nano Assembly Ltd. Consideration consisted of $500,000 cash paid immediately and a further $200,000 payable on 1 January 20X6 (discount rate 10%, PV = $165,289). At acquisition, Nano Assembly's share capital was $100,000 and retained earnings were $350,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $120,000. A fair value exercise at acquisition identified plant with a fair value $40,000 above its carrying amount (remaining life 4 years). During the year, Nano Assembly sold components to Quantum Robotics for $80,000, at a mark-up of 25%. Half of these remained in inventory at 31 December 20X4. At 31 December 20X4, Nano Assembly's retained earnings were $450,000.

    Question: Which entity's retained earnings should be reduced by the PURP adjustment?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Quantum Robotics Co, because they hold the inventory.

    B.

    Nano Assembly Ltd, because they were the seller.

    C.

    Both entities equally.

    D.

    Neither, it only affects the Statement of Profit or Loss.

    How to approach this question

    Identify who made the profit. The seller makes the profit. Therefore, the seller's retained earnings must be adjusted.

    Full Answer

    B.Nano Assembly Ltd, because they were the seller.✓ Correct
    Nano Assembly Ltd sold the components to Quantum Robotics. Therefore, the profit of $16,000 was recorded in Nano Assembly's books. To eliminate the unrealized portion ($8,000), Nano Assembly's retained earnings must be reduced.

    Common mistakes

    Adjusting the buyer's retained earnings because they hold the inventory.
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