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 2008 £700,000.
80,000 ordinary shares were purchased in Thistle Limited on 1 April 2001 for £150,000.
2 Thistle Limited Retained profits as at 1 April 2001 £50,000.
Retained profits as at 31 March 2008 £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.
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 2008;
(c) the minority interest in the Heather Group as at 31 March 2008.
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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2
ISBN: 9780273712138
11th Edition
Authors: Frank Wood, Alan Sangster