The following information is relevant for questions 21 to 23 On 1 January 2000 Alpha purchased 80,000 ordinary $1 shares in Beta for $180,000. At that date Beta’s retained profits amounted to $90,000 and the fair values of Beta’s assets at acquisition were equal to their book values. Three years later, on 31 December 2002, the balance sheets of the two companies were: Alpha Beta $ $ Sundry net assets 230,000 260,000 Shares in Beta 180,000 – ———— ———— 410,000 260,000 ———— ———— Share capital Ordinary shares of $1 each 200,000 100,000 Accumulated profits 210,000 160,000 ———— ———— 410,000 260,000 ———— ———— The share capital of Beta has remained unchanged since 1 January 2000. Goodwill on consolidation is being amortised over four years. 21 What amount should appear in the group’s consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2002 for goodwill? A $25,000 B $28,000 C $7,000 D $14,000
22 What amount should appear in the group’s consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2002 for minority interest? A $52,000 B $20,000 C $34,000 D $32,000 23 What amount should appear in the group’s consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2002 for accumulated profits? A $266,000 B $338,000 C $370,000 D $245,000 21 C 180 – 152 – 21 = 7 22 A 20% x 260 = 52 23 D 210 + 160 – 72 – 32 – 21 = 245 |