Fanta Co acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of Tiger Co on 1 October 2014.
On 31 December 2014, the share capital and retained earnings of Tiger Co were as follows:
| $ | |
| Ordinary Share of $1 each | 76,225 |
| Retained Earnings at 1 Janaury 2014 | 123,400 |
| Profit for the year ended at 31 December 2014 | 9,000 |
| Total : | 208,625 |
The profit of Tiger Co have accrued evenly throughout 2014. Goodwill arising on the acquistion of Tiger Co was $9,120.
What was the cost of investment in Tiger Co?
Suggested solutions:
| $ | |
| Consideration | C |
| plus NCI | |
| Less Share Capital | 76,225 |
| Retained Earnings at acquisition | 130,150 |
| Equals Goodwill | 9,120 |
Solve the equation, the answer is $ 215,495.
Working consolidated retained earnings at acquisition
= Retained earnings at 1 January + 9 months' profit for the year
=123,400 + 6,750
=$ 130,150
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