The statements of profit or loss for Continent plc, Island Ltd and River Ltd for the year

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The statements of profit or loss for Continent plc, Island Ltd and River Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2022 were as follows: 

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Continent plc acquired 80% of Island Ltd for €27,500 on 1 January 2016, when Island Ltd’s 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 year-end, 10% of these goods were still in Continent plc’s inventory. 

Continent plc acquired 40% of River Ltd for €100,000 on 1 January 2018, when River Ltd’s share capital and reserves totalled €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 year-end, 50% of these goods were still in Continent plc’s inventory. 

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 2022, 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. 


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Prepare Continent plc’s consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2022.

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Financial Accounting And Reporting

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20th Edition

Authors: Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott

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