Case 2: Consolidation worksheet, previously held investment in subsidiary
On 1 August 2018, Eco Ltd acquired 10% of the shares in Fico Ltd for $8000. Eco Ltd used the fair value method to measure this investment with movements in fair value being recognised in profit or loss. At 1 July 2017, the fair value of this investment was $15 400. The original investment in Fico Ltd was due to the fact that Fico Ltd was undertaking research into particular microbiological elements that could influence the profitability of Eco Ltd. With the continuing success of this research, Eco Ltd decided to acquire the remaining shares (cum div.) in Fico Ltd.
On 1 July 2017, Eco Ltd made an offer to buy the remaining shares in Fico Ltd for $151 000 cash. This offer was accepted by the shareholders of Fico Ltd. On 1 July 2017, immediately after the business combination, the statement of financial position of Fico Ltd was as follows:
On analysing the financial statements of Fico Ltd, Eco Ltd determined that all the assets and liabilities recorded by Fico Ltd were shown at amounts equal to their fair values except for:
The plant and equipment is expected to have a further 4-year life and is depreciated on a straightline basis. The inventory was all sold by 30 June 2018.
Fico Ltd had expensed all the outlays on research and development. Eco Ltd placed a fair value of $12 000 on this asset. Fico Ltd also had reported a contingent liability at 30 June 2017 in relation to claims by customers for damaged goods. Eco Ltd placed a fair value of $3000 on these claims. The research and development is amortised evenly over a 10-year period. The claims by customers were settled in May 2018 for $2800.
The company tax rate is 30%.
Required
(a) Prepare the consolidated financial statements of Eco Ltd at 1 July 2017, immediately after the business combination.
(b) Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries at 30 June 2018.
Students succeed in their courses by connecting and communicating with an expert until they receive help on their questions
Consult our trusted tutors.