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7.10 You are the finance director of Gripweed Ltd an Australian company listed on the ASX. The company is an importer of goods from overseas
7.10 You are the finance director of Gripweed Ltd an Australian company listed on the ASX. The company is an importer of goods from overseas markets. The company's financial year ends on 30 June 2017. The company entered the following transactions during the year.
(a)Gripweed purchased inventories from a Hong Kong supplier for HK$300000. The title to the goods passes to the company on delivery. The payment for the inventories is due in equal instalments. The following exchange rates are applicable:
22 April 2017
Date of order for inventory
A$1 = HK$8.00
30 April 2017
Date of delivery for inventory
A$1 = HK$8.50
31 May 2017
1st payment of HK$100000
A$1 = HK$8.56
30 June 2017
2nd payment of HK$100000
A$1 = HK$8.59
31 July 2017
3rd payment of HK$100000
A$1 = HK$8.94
(b)Gripweed purchased land in Japan on 1 July 2016for 50000000. The land is subsequently revalued on 30 June 2017 to its fair value of 80000000. The following exchange rates are applicable:
1 July 2016
Date of acquisition of land
A$1 = 160
30 June 2017
Date of revaluation of land
A$1 = 245
Required
In accordance with AASB 121, prepare the entries of Fire Would to account for its foreign currency transactions
16.9 A court order for the winding up of Slater Ltd was made on 31 March 2017. A statement of financial position prepared on that date was as follows:
SLATER LTD
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 March 2017
Current assets
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Accounts receivable
Inventories
$4000
300
46500
49500
Total current assets
$100300
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment (at cost less depreciation)
Land and buildings (at cost)
Goodwill
Total non-current assets
Total assets
96200
30000
39500
165700
266000
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
PAYG tax instalments
Accrued expenses
Total current liabilities
29300
5700
5000
40000
Non-current liabilities
2000 $20 10% debentures
11% mortgage on land and buildings
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
40000
20000
60000
100000
Net assets
$166000
Share capital
20000 7% cumulative preference shares issued for $2, called to $1.50 each
100000 ordinary shares issued for $2, called to $1.50 each
Less: Calls in arrears: 2000 ordinary shares at 50c
$30000
150000
$180000
(1000)
179000
Reserves
Retained earnings
(13000)
Total equity
$166000
Note: Arrears of preference dividends $4200.
Additional information
(a) Accrued expenses include:
Interest on mortgage
Interest on debentures
Salary (four employees, $800 each)
$1000
800
3200
(b) Assets are expected to realise:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Plant and equipment
Unpaid calls
$16400
10500
30000
500
(1000 at 50c)
(c) The mortgage holder took possession of the land and buildings and sold them for $60000, paying any residue to the liquidator.
(d) The debentures are secured by a circulating security interest over the assets of Slater Ltd.
(e) On 1 May 2017, the liquidator realised the assets in (b) for the above amounts. The balance of the unpaid calls was treated as irrecoverable and the shares were forfeited.
(f)On 1 June 2017 the liquidator paid all liabilities and adjusted the rights of shareholders. The constitution, regarding rights of shareholders in a winding up, gives preference shareholders a right to receive arrears of dividend.
(g) Uncalled capital (where required to be called up) proved to be recoverable.
(h) The winding up of the company was completed on 1 July 2017, costs of liquidation being $3000.
Required
A. Prepare the Liquidation account and the Shareholders' Distribution account (show clearly any working in relation to final distribution to shareholders).
B.Prepare the liquidator's statement of receipts and payments.
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