On 30 September 2016, K Ltd paid £140,000 to acquire 40% of the share capital of L Ltd (which became its associate). Draft financial statements for these two companies for the year to 30 September 2020 are as follows:

The following information is also available:

(i) In the draft financial statements of K Ltd, the company's investment in L Ltd has been recognised at cost and the dividend received from L Ltd has been recognised as income. These financial statements show the situation as it would be without application of the equity method, either in the year to 30 September 2020 or in previous years.

(ii) The retained earnings of L Ltd on 30 September 2016 were £100,000 and all of its assets and liabilities were carried at fair value. Neither company has issued any shares since that date.

(iii) During the year to 30 September 2020, K Ltd bought goods from L Ltd for £30,000 which had cost L Ltd £20,000. One-quarter of these goods were unsold by K Ltd at 30 September 2020.

Required:
Prepare the financial statements of K Ltd for the year to 30 September 2020.

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Statements of comprehensive income for the year to 30 September 2020 Operating profit Dividend received from L Ltd Profit before tax Taxation Profit for the year Statements of financial position as at 30 September 2020 Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Investment in L Ltd, at cost Current assets Equity Ordinary share capital Retained earnings Liabilities Current liabilities K Ltd £000 600 20 620 120 500 K Ltd £000 1,600 140 1,740 780 2,520 1,000 1,210 2,210 310 2,520 L Ltd £000 135 135 25 110 L Ltd £000 400 290 690 200 320 520 170 690