Reference no: EM132618290
Brass Devil Limited purchased 100% of the shares in Voodoo Sonic Limited on 1 July 2020, for a cash consideration of $ 750,000. On that date, the equity balances of Voodoo Sonic Limited were:
Share Capital $360,000
Retained Earnings $140,000
All of the identifiable net assets were recorded at their fair value in the books of Voodoo Sonic, except for: Provision for legal claims (contingent liability) - Estimated claim recorded in the note $10,000; Fair value $20,000
During the financial year ending 30 June 2024, the provision for loan guarantee was settled with a cash payment of $15,000.
Problem 1: Assuming no other transfers have taken place from Business Combination Valuation Reserve since 1 July 2020 and that the tax rate is 30%, the pre-acquisition entry on 30 June 2025 would include a:
Select one:
Option a. Dr Retained Earnings (1/7/24) $ 126,000
Option b. Dr Retained Earnings (1/7/24) $ 154,000
Option c. Dr BCVR $ 236,000
Option d. Dr Share capital $ 346,000
Option e. None of the other options.