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Stella Ltd produces mobile accessories for the Australian market. To expand its business Stella Ltd decides to acquire one of its most successful distributors, Rika

Stella Ltd produces mobile accessories for the Australian market. To expand its business Stella Ltd decides to acquire one of its most successful distributors, Rika Ltd.

The acquisition consisted of Stella Ltd acquiring 80% of Rika’ shares for a consideration of $400,000 on 1 July 2018.

The statement of financial position of Rika Ltd as at 1 July 2018 is:

Statement of financial position as at 1 July 2018

Assets

Cash

15,000

Liabilities

Loans

300,000

Accounts Receivable

45,000

Accounts Payable

20,000

Inventory

90,000

320,000

Buildings

405,000

Shareholders’ Equity

Share Capital

300,000

Plant

150,000

Retained Earnings

85,000

385,000

Total

705,000

Total

705,000

Additional information:

  • All the assets and liabilities of Rika Ltd, as recorded above, are fairly valued at the date of the acquisition.
  • Rika, at the date of acquisition, had also an internally generated brand name valued at $30,000 and contingent liabilities, as recorded in the notes, for $50,000.
  1. Explain whether Rika is a subsidiary of Stella Ltd. Justify your answer. (2 mark)
  1. Determine if any goodwill or gain on bargain purchase arises from the business combination. Show all workings necessary to derive your answer. (4 marks)

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