The following information relates to Heather Limited and its subsidiary, Thistle Limited. 1. Heather Limited Retained profits
Question:
The following information relates to Heather Limited and its subsidiary, Thistle Limited.
1. Heather Limited
Retained profits as at 31 March 20X8 £700,000.
80,000 ordinary shares were purchased in Thistle Limited on 1 April 20X1 for £150,000.
2. Thistle Limited
Retained profits as at 1 April 20X1 £50,000.
Retained profits as at 31 March 20X8 £120,000.
There were no other capital or revenue account balances at either of these dates.
Issued share capital: 100,000 ordinary shares of £1 each.
3. Goodwill arising on consolidation is written off immediately on acquisition against reserves.
Required:
Make the following calculations:
(a) The goodwill arising on the acquisition of Thistle Limited;
(b) The retained profits to be shown in the Heather Group balance sheet as at 31 March 20X8;
(c) The minority interest in the Heather Group as at 31 March 20X8.
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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2
ISBN: 9780273693109
10th Edition
Authors: Frank Wood, Alan Sangster