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ACT B407F Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis I

2022 Autumn - Assignment

Question Case

P Group is formed by P Ltd, S1 Ltd, and S2 Ltd. The current separate financial statements of P Ltd, S1

Ltd, and S2 Ltd are shown below. All figures are in $ unless otherwise indicated.

Abridged Income Statement and Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 31 December 20x2

Profit before tax

Tax

P Ltd

1,230,000 (246,000)

S1 Ltd

780,000 (156,000)

S2 Ltd

520,000 (104,000)

Profit after tax

Dividends declared

984,000 (150,000)

624,000 (70,000)

416,000 (80,000)

Profit retained

Retained earnings, 1 January 20x2

834,000

3,216,000

554,000

1,400,000

336,000

620,000

Retained earnings, 31 December 20x2 4,050,000       1,954,000          956,000

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 20x2

Fixed assets, net book value

Investment in S1 Ltd

Investment in S2 Ltd

Inventory

Other net assets

Cash

P Ltd

1,875,000

1,900,000

320,000

1,990,000

125,000

S1 Ltd

993,000

560,000

225,000

1,232,000

50,000

S2 Ltd

400,000

289,000

755,000

66,000

Total Assets

6,210,000       3,060,000       1,510,000

Current and long-term liabilities Share capital

Retained earnings

960,000

1,200,000

4,050,000

306,000

800,000

1,954,000

304,000

250,000

956,000

Equity and Liabilities

6,210,000       3,060,000       1,510,000

Information regarding the acquisition of S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd are as follows:

S1 Ltd

S2 Ltd

Date of acquisition by immediate parent

Percentage acquired by P Ltd

Percentage acquired by S1 Ltd

1 Jan 20x1

90%

1 Jan 20x0

60%

250,000

500,000

Shareholders' equity at date of acquisition by immediate parent

Share capital 800,000

Retained earnings 1,015,000

1,815,000

Retained earnings of S2 Ltd at 1 January 20x1

750,000

550,000

Fair value of NCI at 1 January 20x1

Fair value of NCI at 1 January 20x0

200,000

450,000

350,000

The fair value of identifiable net assets of S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd were close to book value at both date of acquisition, except for a fixed asset of S2 Ltd. The book value and fair value of the fixed asset were   $600,000 and $700,000, respectively, as at 1 January 20x0, and were $500,000 and $800,000,           respectively, as at 1 January 20x1. The estimated useful life of the fixed asset was 5 years at 1            January 20x1 with no residual value.

Additional information:

1.    P Ltd recognizes non-controlling interests (NCI) at full fair value. Fair value of NCI of S1 Ltd includes both direct NCI of S1 Ltd and indirect NCI share of S2 Ltd. Fair value of NCI of S2 Ltd is direct NCI

of S2 Ltd.

2.   Assets and liabilities whose classification are not shown in the Statement of Financial Position should be included in “Other net assets” .

3.   Assume a tax rate of 20% and that dividends income are tax-exempt.

Required:

1.   Analyze the group structure of the companies involved at the year ended 20x2, comment on whether P Ltd has “control” or significant influence” over S1 Ltd and S2 Ltd, and discuss the non-controlling interests (NCI) involved. (25 marks)

2.    Describe the available approaches to consolidate the subsidiaries of P Ltd and how they can be applied for the current situation. Comment on the differences between the approaches  and the conditions that they are applicable. (25 marks)

3.    Prepare the consolidation entries for the year ended 31 December 20x2. (20 marks)

4.    Prepare the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20x2 and the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 20x2 for P Group. (30 marks)

(Please also refer to the marking rubric.)