On 1 January 2001 H acquired 80% of the share capital of S for $1,100,000. The share capital and reserves of the two companies were: At 1 January At 31 December 2001 2005 $000 $000 Share capital H 1,000 1,200 S 400 400 Retained earnings H 800 1,300 S 500 800 What was the goodwill arising on H’s acquisition of S? A $200,000 B $780,000 C $380,000 D $880,000 24 C 1,100,000 – 4/5 (400,000 + 500,000) |