The statements of comprehensive income for Highway plc, Road Ltd and Lane Ltd for the year ended
Question:
Highway plc acquired 80% of Road Ltd for $160,000 on 1.1.20X6 when Road Ltds share capital was $64,000 and reserves were $16,000.
Highway plc acquired 30% of Lane Ltd for $40,000 on 1.1.20X7 when Lane Ltds share capital was $8,000 and reserves were $8,000.
Goodwill of Road Ltd had suffered impairment charges of $14,400 in previous years and $4,800 was to be charged in the current year. Goodwill of Lane Ltd had suffered impairment charges of $3,520 in previous years and $1,760 was to be charged in the current year.
During the year Road Ltd sold goods to Highway plc for $8,000. These goods had cost Road Ltd $1,600. 50% were still in Highways inventor y at the year end.
During the year Lane Ltd sold goods to Highway plc for $6,400. These goods had cost Lane Ltd $3,200. 50% were still in Highways inventor y at the year end.
Highways revenue included management fees of 5% of Road and Lanes turnover. Both of those companies have treated the charge as an administration cost.
Non-controlling interests are measured using method 1.
Required:
Prepare Highways consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31.12.20X9.
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