A The following information relates to Heather Limited and its subsidiary, Thistle Limited. 1 Heather Limited Retained
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A The following information relates to Heather Limited and its subsidiary, Thistle Limited.
1 Heather Limited Retained profits as at 31 March $2014 £ 700,000$.
80,000 ordinary shares were purchased in Thistle Limited on 1 April 2007 for $£ 150,000$.
2 Thistle Limited Retained profits as at 1 April $2007 £ 50,000$.
Retained profits as at 31 March $2014 £ 120,000$.
There were no other capital or revenue account balances at either of these dates.
Issued share capital: 100,000 ordinary shares of $£ 1$ each.
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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 statement of financial position as at 31 March 2014;
(c) the non-controlling interest in the Heather Group as at 31 March 2014.
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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2
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Authors: Frank Wood, Ph.D. Sangster, Alan