The following information relates to the Brodick group of companies for the year to 30 April 2017:
Question:
The following information relates to the Brodick group of companies for the year to 30 April 2017:
Additional information:
(a) The issued share capital of the group was as follows:
Brodick plc: 5,000,000 ordinary shares of £1 each;
Lamlash Ltd: 1,000,000 ordinary shares of £1 each; and
Corrie Ltd: 400,000 ordinary shares of £1 each.
(b) Brodick plc purchased 80% of the issued share capital of Lamlash Ltd in 2010. At that time, the retained profits of Lamlash amounted to £56,000.
(c) Brodick plc purchased 60% of the issued share capital of Corrie Ltd in 2014. At that time, the retained profits of Corrie amounted to £20,000.
Required:
In so far as the information permits, prepare the Brodick group of companies’ consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ending 30 April 2017 in accordance with IFRSs.
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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2
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