1. Analyze the group structure of the companies involved at the year ended 20x2, comment on whether P Ltd has control or significant influence over S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd, and discuss the non-controlling interests (NCI) involved. (25 marks)

2. Describe the available approaches to consolidate the subsidiaries of P Ltd and how they can be applied for the current situation. Comment on the differences between the approaches and the conditions that they are applicable. (25 marks)

P Group is formed by P Ltd, S1 Ltd, and S2 Ltd. The current separate financial statements of P Ltd, S1 The fair value of identifiable net assets of S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd were close to book value at both date of acquisition, except for a fixed asset of $2 Ltd. The book value and fair value of the fixed asset were $600,000 and $700,000, respectively, as at 1 January 200, and were $500,000 and $800,000, respectively, as at 1 January 20x1. The estimated useful life of the fixed asset was 5 years at 1 January 201 with no residual value. Additional information: 1. P Ltd recognizes non-controlling interests (NCl) at full fair value. Fair value of NCl of S1Ltd includes both direct NCl of S1Ltd and indirect NCl share of S2Ltd. Fair value of NCl of S2 Ltd is direct NCI of S2 Ltd. 2. Assets and liabilities whose classification are not shown in the Statement of Financial Position should be included in "Other net assets". 3. Assume a tax rate of 20% and that dividends income are tax-exempt. P Group is formed by P Ltd, S1 Ltd, and S2 Ltd. The current separate financial statements of P Ltd, S1 The fair value of identifiable net assets of S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd were close to book value at both date of acquisition, except for a fixed asset of $2 Ltd. The book value and fair value of the fixed asset were $600,000 and $700,000, respectively, as at 1 January 200, and were $500,000 and $800,000, respectively, as at 1 January 20x1. The estimated useful life of the fixed asset was 5 years at 1 January 201 with no residual value. Additional information: 1. P Ltd recognizes non-controlling interests (NCl) at full fair value. Fair value of NCl of S1Ltd includes both direct NCl of S1Ltd and indirect NCl share of S2Ltd. Fair value of NCl of S2 Ltd is direct NCI of S2 Ltd. 2. Assets and liabilities whose classification are not shown in the Statement of Financial Position should be included in "Other net assets". 3. Assume a tax rate of 20% and that dividends income are tax-exempt