Reference no: EM132952641
Question - On 1 July 2017, Hawk Ltd acquired all the issued shares (cum div.) of Magpie Ltd for $1,200,000. At this date the equity of Magpie Ltd consisted of:
Share capital $850,000
General reserve $55,000
Retained earnings $245,000
At acquisition date, Magpie Ltd reported a dividend payable of $2 000. All the identifiable assets and liabilities of Magpie Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values except for:
Plant (cost $250,000), Carrying Amount = $200,000, Fair Value = $220,000
Land Carrying Amount= 320,000, Fair Value= 350,000
Inventory Carrying Amount= 58,000, Fair Value= 64,000
The plant was considered to have a further five-year life. All inventory was sold by 30 June 2018. The dividend payable recorded at acquisition date was paid in July 2017.
Required - Prepare the acquisition analysis and consolidation worksheet entries for the preparation by Hawk Ltd of its consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2018.