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ACCA · Question 48 · 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.

Assume that at year-end, an impairment review determined that Goodwill should be impaired by $10,000. What is the carrying amount of Goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5? (Enter the number only)

How to approach this question

Subtract the impairment loss from the original Goodwill calculated at acquisition.

Full Answer

Original Goodwill at acquisition = $260,000 (calculated previously). Less: Impairment = $10,000. Carrying amount of Goodwill at year-end = $260,000 - $10,000 = $250,000.

Common mistakes

Forgetting the original goodwill calculation or deducting the impairment from net assets.

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