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On 1 July 2018, Intelligent Ltd acquired all the issued shares (ex div.) of Endeavour Ltd. Intelligent Ltd and Endeavour Ltd became Intelligent Consolidated Group,

On 1 July 2018, Intelligent Ltd acquired all the issued shares (ex div.) of Endeavour Ltd. Intelligent Ltd and Endeavour Ltd became Intelligent Consolidated Group, who mainly provide catering services to Australian major airlines. At this date, the financial statements of Endeavour Ltd showed the following balances in its accounts:

Share capital

$175000

General reserve

40000

Retained earnings

80000

Dividend payable

20000

Goodwill

10000

At 1 July 2018, all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Endeavour Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values. Consideration transferred is $317000

The financial statements of Intelligent Ltd and Endeavour Ltd at 30 June 2019 contained the following information:

Intelligent Ltd ($)

Endeavour Ltd ($)

Profit for the period

35000

25000

Retained earnings (1/7/18)

90000

80000

Transfer from general reserve

0

10000

Retained earnings (30/6/19)

125000

115000

Share capital

700000

175000

General reserve

92000

30000

Total equity

917000

320000

Provisions

30000

25000

Payables

15000

25000

Long-term loans

50000

110000

Total liabilities

95000

160000

Total equity and liabilities

1012000

480000

Plant

600000

820000

Accumulated depreciation

(295000)

(650000)

Fixtures

300000

120000

Accumulated depreciation

(180000)

(80000)

Land

200000

140000

Brands

50000

55000

Shares in Endeavour Ltd

272000

0

Goodwill

0

10000

Inventory

45000

45000

Cash

5000

7000

Receivables

15000

13000

Total assets

1012000

480000

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  1. Pls also note the financial statements of Intelligent Ltd and Endeavour Ltd at 30 June 2019 are drafted financial statements. Potential errors could be found out by auditors. Students are required to prepare the drafted consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2019.

  1. Explain the difference between ex div and cu div acquisitions - the effects on the acquisition journal entry in the records of the parent under each circumstance

  1. Why is it necessary to make consolidation adjustments for intragroup transactions? In making consolidation worksheet adjustments, sometimes tax-effect entries are made, why? Give an example about the tax-effect of intragroup transactions in catering services for airline industries.

  1. In March 2020, due to Corona Virus Pandemic, Intelligent consolidated group is likely to wind up, discuss the two possible approaches of winding up companies.

  1. In Apr 2020, Intelligent consolidated group went into liquidation. Discuss the 5 main tasks relating to accounting for liquidation. What are the three main accounts used in accounting for liquidation. Any suggestions on making liquidation process more efficient?

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