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ACCA · Question 43 · Preparing Simple Consolidated Financial Statements

Section B - Case 1: Group Consolidations

Scenario: Nebula Aerospace
On 1 January 20X5, Nebula Aerospace acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Comet Components. The purchase consideration was $500,000 cash. At the date of acquisition, Comet's share capital was $100,000 and its retained earnings were $250,000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) at acquisition was $110,000.
During the year ended 31 December 20X5, Comet made a profit of $80,000. Nebula sold goods to Comet for $50,000 at a 25% mark-up on cost. Half of these goods remain in Comet's inventory at year-end. Comet owes Nebula $20,000 at year-end.

Calculate the NCI share of Comet's post-acquisition profit for the year. (Enter the number only)

How to approach this question

Multiply the subsidiary's post-acquisition profit by the NCI percentage. Ensure no PUP adjustment is needed to the subsidiary's profit (since the parent was the seller).

Full Answer

Comet's profit for the year = $80,000. The PUP was generated by the parent (Nebula), so it does not affect Comet's profit. NCI percentage = 100% - 80% = 20%. NCI share of profit = 20% of $80,000 = $16,000.

Common mistakes

Deducting the PUP from Comet's profit before calculating the NCI share.

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