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Hercules acquired 8 0 % of the share capital of Samson a few years ago. At the date of the acquisition the retained earnings of

Hercules acquired 80% of the share capital of Samson a few years ago. At the date of the acquisition the retained earnings of Hercules was $200 million. The following data is available for the year end:
SHARES IN SAMSON
EQUIPMENT
DIVIDEND RECEIVABLE FROM SAMSON OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
ASSETS:
ISSUED CAPITAL RETAINED EARNINGS
DIVIDEND PAYABLE
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
HERKUCULES 2000210064014506190
1000223032301200176029607740
SAMSON -
1020-18002820
200600800800
1220
2020
2820
The issued capital of both entities remained unchanged since incorporation. The movement in dividend for the year ended on 31st December 20X1(current year) is the following:
OPENING 1ST JANUARY
NET PROFIT OF THE PERIOD APPROVED DIVIDEND
CLOSING RETAINED EARNINGS
HERCULES 19301500-12002230
SAMSON 4001000-800600
Hercules recognized the dividend receivable from Samson as income. None of the dividends approved this year was paid until the end of the reporting period. The goodwill is not impaired and non controlling interests are recognized at their share of the net assets.
Prepare the consolidate balance sheet as at 31st December 20X1! Show all the workings (w1- w8)!

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