A On 1 January 2014, Sons and Co Ltd had an issued share capital of 200,000 ordinary

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A On 1 January 2014, Sons and Co Ltd had an issued share capital of 200,000 ordinary $£ 1$ shares. The balance of retained profits was $£ 20,000$ and there was also a general reserve of $£ 16,000$. During the year ended 31 December 2014, Sons and Co Ltd made a profit of $£ 24,000$, none of which was distributed. Pop Ltd bought 175,000 shares on 1 April 2014 for $£ 240,000$. Calculate the figure of goodwill to be shown in the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014.

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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2

ISBN: 9780273767923

12th Edition

Authors: Frank Wood, Ph.D. Sangster, Alan

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