ACCA

Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

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**Section C - Constructed Response 1** AeroHoldings, an aerospace manufacturing firm, acquired 80% of the equity shares of HeliTech on 1 January 20X4. You are preparing the consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 20X5. **Draft Statements of Financial Position at 31 December 20X5:** *Assets ($'000)* Property, Plant & Equipment: AeroHoldings 45,000 | HeliTech 18,000 Investment in HeliTech: AeroHoldings 22,000 | HeliTech Nil Inventory: AeroHoldings 8,500 | HeliTech 4,200 Receivables: AeroHoldings 6,400 | HeliTech 3,100 Cash: AeroHoldings 1,200 | HeliTech 800 *Equity and Liabilities ($'000)* Share Capital ($1 shares): AeroHoldings 30,000 | HeliTech 10,000 Retained Earnings: AeroHoldings 35,100 | HeliTech 9,500 Payables: AeroHoldings 18,000 | HeliTech 6,600 **Additional Information:** 1. At the acquisition date (1 Jan 20X4), HeliTech's retained earnings were $4,000,000. 2. At acquisition, the fair value of HeliTech's PPE was $2,000,000 higher than its carrying amount. This PPE had a remaining useful life of 10 years at acquisition. Depreciation is straight-line. 3. AeroHoldings values the Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) at fair value. At acquisition, the fair value of the 20% NCI was $5,200,000. 4. During 20X5, HeliTech sold components to AeroHoldings for $1,500,000 at a mark-up on cost of 25%. At 31 December 20X5, AeroHoldings still held $500,000 of these components in inventory. 5. At 31 December 20X5, AeroHoldings' receivables included $400,000 owed by HeliTech. HeliTech's payables included the corresponding amount. 6. An impairment review at 31 December 20X5 concluded that consolidated goodwill should be impaired by 10%. **Requirement:** Prepare the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for the AeroHoldings Group as at 31 December 20X5. Show all workings clearly, including Goodwill, Retained Earnings, and Non-Controlling Interest.

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SECTION A Omega Group acquired 80% of the share capital of Sigma Ltd for $4,000,000. At the acquisition date, the fair value of Sigma's identifiable net assets was $3,500,000. Omega chooses to measure the Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) at fair value, which was determined to be $900,000 at the acquisition date. What is the amount of goodwill arising on acquisition under IFRS 3 Business Combinations?

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SECTION A Alpha Co owns 30% of Beta Co and exercises significant influence. During the year, Alpha sold goods to Beta for $100,000, applying a mark-up on cost of 25%. At the year-end, half of these goods remained in Beta's inventory. What is the required adjustment for the Provision for Unrealized Profit (PURP) in Alpha's consolidated financial statements?

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SECTION B CASE SCENARIO: Quantum Logistics Group acquired 100% of the equity of a foreign subsidiary, Velocity Trans, on 1 January 20X9. Quantum paid $5,000,000 in cash and agreed to pay further contingent consideration in two years. The present value of this contingent consideration at acquisition was $1,000,000. At acquisition, Velocity Trans had an internally generated brand not recognized in its financial statements, with an estimated fair value of $2,000,000. The applicable tax rate is 20%. Velocity Trans is currently defending a legal claim from a customer. Quantum's legal team estimates a 60% probability of losing and paying $3,000,000, and a 40% probability of losing and paying $1,000,000. Velocity Trans's functional currency is the Dinar, while Quantum's is the Dollar. QUESTION: What is the total consideration transferred by Quantum for the acquisition of Velocity Trans?

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SECTION B CASE SCENARIO: Quantum Logistics Group acquired 100% of the equity of a foreign subsidiary, Velocity Trans, on 1 January 20X9. Quantum paid $5,000,000 in cash and agreed to pay further contingent consideration in two years. The present value of this contingent consideration at acquisition was $1,000,000. At acquisition, Velocity Trans had an internally generated brand not recognized in its financial statements, with an estimated fair value of $2,000,000. The applicable tax rate is 20%. Velocity Trans is currently defending a legal claim from a customer. Quantum's legal team estimates a 60% probability of losing and paying $3,000,000, and a 40% probability of losing and paying $1,000,000. Velocity Trans's functional currency is the Dinar, while Quantum's is the Dollar. QUESTION: What is the net increase to the fair value of Velocity Trans's identifiable net assets at acquisition due to the unrecorded brand?

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SECTION B CASE SCENARIO: Quantum Logistics Group acquired 100% of the equity of a foreign subsidiary, Velocity Trans, on 1 January 20X9. Quantum paid $5,000,000 in cash and agreed to pay further contingent consideration in two years. The present value of this contingent consideration at acquisition was $1,000,000. At acquisition, Velocity Trans had an internally generated brand not recognized in its financial statements, with an estimated fair value of $2,000,000. The applicable tax rate is 20%. Velocity Trans is currently defending a legal claim from a customer. Quantum's legal team estimates a 60% probability of losing and paying $3,000,000, and a 40% probability of losing and paying $1,000,000. Velocity Trans's functional currency is the Dinar, while Quantum's is the Dollar. QUESTION: When translating Velocity Trans's financial statements into Dollars at the year-end, which exchange rate should be used to translate its net assets (assets and liabilities)?

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SECTION B CASE SCENARIO: Quantum Logistics Group acquired 100% of the equity of a foreign subsidiary, Velocity Trans, on 1 January 20X9. Quantum paid $5,000,000 in cash and agreed to pay further contingent consideration in two years. The present value of this contingent consideration at acquisition was $1,000,000. At acquisition, Velocity Trans had an internally generated brand not recognized in its financial statements, with an estimated fair value of $2,000,000. The applicable tax rate is 20%. Velocity Trans is currently defending a legal claim from a customer. Quantum's legal team estimates a 60% probability of losing and paying $3,000,000, and a 40% probability of losing and paying $1,000,000. Velocity Trans's functional currency is the Dinar, while Quantum's is the Dollar. QUESTION: Where should the exchange differences arising on the translation of Velocity Trans's net assets be recognized in Quantum's consolidated financial statements?

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SECTION C Stellar Dynamics Group (Stellar), an aerospace manufacturing company, acquired 80% of the equity shares of Nova Tech on 1 July 20X6. The financial year-end for both companies is 31 December 20X6. Consideration transferred: Stellar issued 2 shares for every 5 acquired in Nova Tech. Stellar's share price at 1 July 20X6 was $6.00. Stellar also agreed to pay $1,210,000 in cash on 1 July 20X8. Stellar's cost of capital is 10%. (PV factor for 2 years at 10% is 0.826). Draft Statements of Financial Position at 31 December 20X6: Assets ($'000) Non-current assets: Property, plant & equipment: Stellar 45,000; Nova Tech 12,000 Investments: Stellar 8,000; Nova Tech Nil Current assets: Inventory: Stellar 6,500; Nova Tech 3,200 Receivables: Stellar 4,800; Nova Tech 2,500 Cash: Stellar 1,200; Nova Tech 800 Equity and Liabilities ($'000) Equity: Share capital ($1 shares): Stellar 20,000; Nova Tech 5,000 Retained earnings: Stellar 28,500; Nova Tech 8,500 Non-current liabilities: Borrowings: Stellar 10,000; Nova Tech 2,000 Current liabilities: Payables: Stellar 7,000; Nova Tech 3,000 Additional Information: 1. At 1 July 20X6, Nova Tech's retained earnings were $7,500,000. 2. At acquisition, the fair value of Nova Tech's plant exceeded its carrying amount by $2,000,000. The plant had a remaining useful life of 5 years. Depreciation is charged straight-line to cost of sales. 3. Stellar measures the non-controlling interest (NCI) at fair value. The fair value of the NCI at 1 July 20X6 was $2,800,000. 4. During the post-acquisition period, Stellar sold components to Nova Tech for $1,500,000 at a mark-up on cost of 20%. At 31 December 20X6, Nova Tech still held $600,000 of these components in inventory. 5. At 31 December 20X6, Nova Tech's payables included $400,000 owed to Stellar. Stellar's receivables included the same amount. 6. Stellar has not yet recorded the share exchange or the deferred consideration. The $8,000,000 investment relates to other non-group entities. REQUIREMENT: Prepare the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for Stellar Dynamics Group as at 31 December 20X6. Show all workings clearly.

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**Section C - Constructed Response 2** Global Logistics PLC (GL) acquired 80% of the equity shares of SubCo on 1 April 20X4. GL's financial year end is 31 December 20X4. The consideration transferred consisted of: - Cash paid on 1 April 20X4: $12,000,000 - Deferred cash payment of $5,000,000 payable on 1 April 20X5. GL's cost of capital is 10%. (Discount factor for 1 year at 10% is 0.909). - Contingent consideration with a fair value of $2,000,000 at the acquisition date. By 31 December 20X4, the fair value of this contingent consideration had increased to $2,500,000 due to SubCo's better-than-expected performance. At the acquisition date (1 April 20X4), SubCo's retained earnings were $6,000,000 and share capital was $2,000,000. The fair value of SubCo's identifiable net assets was equal to their carrying amounts, with the exception of a warehouse. The warehouse had a carrying amount of $4,000,000 and a fair value of $5,000,000. The warehouse had a remaining useful life of 10 years at the acquisition date. GL measures the non-controlling interest (NCI) at fair value. The fair value of the 20% NCI at the acquisition date was $3,500,000. During the post-acquisition period, SubCo sold goods to GL for $1,500,000 at a mark-up of 25% on cost. At 31 December 20X4, GL still held $500,000 of these goods in inventory. SubCo reported a profit after tax of $2,400,000 for the full year ended 31 December 20X4. Profits are assumed to accrue evenly throughout the year. **Required:** (a) Calculate the total goodwill arising on the acquisition of SubCo as at 1 April 20X4. (8 marks) (b) Calculate the carrying amount of the NCI to be presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 20X4. (6 marks) (c) Calculate the value of the Provision for Unrealized Profit (PURP) and explain how the contingent consideration increase of $500,000 is treated in the consolidated financial statements. (6 marks)

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**Section C** AquaTech is a multinational company specializing in water desalination. On 1 January 20X5, AquaTech acquired 80% of the equity share capital of HydroGen. The consideration consisted of: - A cash payment of $12 million made immediately. - A deferred cash payment of $5 million payable on 31 December 20X6. AquaTech's cost of capital is 10%. (Discount factor at 10% for 2 years is 0.826). At the date of acquisition, the fair values of HydroGen's identifiable net assets were equal to their carrying amounts, with the exception of a specialized filtration plant. This plant had a carrying amount of $4 million and a fair value of $6 million. The plant had a remaining useful life of 5 years at the acquisition date. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis. AquaTech measures Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) at fair value. The fair value of the 20% NCI at acquisition was $3.5 million. During the year ended 31 December 20X5, HydroGen sold goods to AquaTech for $2 million. HydroGen applies a markup of 25% on cost. At 31 December 20X5, one-quarter of these goods remained in AquaTech's inventory. **Draft Statements of Financial Position as at 31 December 20X5:** **Assets** Non-current assets: AquaTech: $45,000,000 | HydroGen: $15,000,000 Investment in HydroGen: $12,000,000 | HydroGen: Nil Current assets: AquaTech: $18,000,000 | HydroGen: $8,000,000 **Equity and Liabilities** Equity shares ($1 each): AquaTech: $20,000,000 | HydroGen: $5,000,000 Retained earnings: AquaTech: $35,000,000 | HydroGen: $12,000,000 *(Note: HydroGen's retained earnings at 1 Jan 20X5 were $8,000,000)* Non-current liabilities: AquaTech: $10,000,000 | HydroGen: $3,000,000 Current liabilities: AquaTech: $10,000,000 | HydroGen: $3,000,000 **Required:** Prepare the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for the AquaTech Group as at 31 December 20X5. *(Show all workings for Consideration, Goodwill, Net Assets, NCI, and Retained Earnings).* *(20 marks)*

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