On 1 January 2008, Sons and Co Ltd had an issued share capital of 200,000 ordinary 1

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On 1 January 2008, Sons and Co Ltd had an issued share capital of 200,000 ordinary £1 shares. The balance on the profit and loss account was £20,000 and there was also a general reserve of £16,000. During the year ended 31 December 2008, Sons and Co Ltd made a profit of £24,000, none of which was distributed. Pop Ltd bought 175,000 shares on 1 April 2008 for £240,000. Calculate the figure of goodwill to be shown in the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2008.

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Business Accounting Uk Gaap Volume 2

ISBN: 9780273718802

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Authors: Alan Sangster, Frank Wood

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