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The statements of financial position of Nanotech Co and Megabyte Co as at 31 st December 2019 are as follows: Nanotech Co Megabyte Co Assets

The statements of financial position of Nanotech Co and Megabyte Co as at 31st December 2019 are as follows:

Nanotech Co

Megabyte Co

Assets

$000

$000

Property, plant and equipment

5,550

750

Investment in Megabyte Co

1,500

7,050

Current assets

4,950

400

12,000

1,150

Equity

Ordinary share capital

6,000

700

Retained earnings

3,750

250

Liabilities

Current liabilities

2,250

200

12,000

1,150

Additional information:

  1. Nanotech Co acquired the entire share capital of Megabyte Co on 31st December 2016. However, the share capital of Megabyte Co has not changed since that time.
  2. The PPE of Megabyte Co was revalued at fair value on 31st December 2016, for $550,000, as compared with their book value on that date of $350,000. This revaluation was not recorded by Megabyte Co.
  3. Retained earnings of Megabyte Co were $150,000 on 31st December 2016
  4. Since the date of acquisition, Goodwill arising on consolidation has an impairment loss of 20%.

Required

  1. Prepare a consolidated statement of financial position as at 31st December 2019 (14 marks). In your calculation, ignore the depreciation effects of the fair value adjustment.

Show clearly the computation of Goodwill (6 marks) and Retained Earnings (5 marks) Total of 25 marks

prepare a consolidated statement of financial position
show clearly the computation of goodwill

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