The statements of comprehensive income for Continent plc, Island Ltd and River Ltd for the year ended
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Continent plc acquired 80% of Island Ltd for ¬27,500 on 1 January 20X3, when Island Lids retained earnings were ¬22,000 and share capital was ¬5,500. During the year, Island Ltd sold goods costing ¬2,750 to Continent plc for ¬3,850. At the yearend, 10% of these goods were still in Continent plcs inventory.
Continent plc acquired 40% of River Ltd for ¬100,000 on 1 January 20X5, when River Ltds share capital and reserves totaled ¬41,250 (share capital consisted of 11,000 50c shares). During the year River Ltd sold goods costing ¬1,650 to Continent plc for ¬2,200. At the yearend, 50% of these goods were still in Continent plcs inventor y.
Goodwill in Island Ltd had suffered impairment charges in previous years totalling ¬2,200 and Goodwill in River Ltd impairment charges totalling ¬7,700. Impairment has continued during 2009 reducing the Goodwill in Island by ¬550 and the Goodwill in River by ¬3,850.
Continent plc includes in its revenue management fees of ¬5,500 charged to Island Ltd and ¬2,750 charged to River Ltd. Both companies treat the charge as an administration cost. Non-controlling interests are measured using method 1.
Required:
Prepare Continent plcs consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December20X9.
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