On 2 January 20x4, P Co acquired controlling interest in 90% of Topaz Co through the following
Question:
On 2 January 20x4, P Co acquired controlling interest in 90% of Topaz Co through the following transfers to Y Co, the former owners of Topaz. P Co expects significant synergies from Topaz Co’s possible licensing rights expected in 20x5. Financing and other transactions are also shown below:
Additional information:
(a)
(b)
(c) The fair value of non-controlling interests of Topaz as at acquisition date was $188,000.
(d) The balance of other comprehensive income as at 1 January 20x6 was $67,000.
(e) Assume a tax rate of 20%.
Required:
1. Prepare the journal entries to record the investment in Topaz, transaction costs, financing transactions and other entries in P Co’s books on 2 January 20x4. Recognize unamortized discount separately for future settlements.
2. Record the following transactions in P Co’s books for the year ended 31 December 20x6:
i. Interest expense on long-term loan payable in 20x6;
ii. Settlement of loan payable on 31 December 20x6.
3. Explain briefly the reason for not recognizing the possible licensing right as an intangible asset as at 2 January 20x4.
4. Prepare consolidation entries for the year ended 31 December 20x6, with narratives (brief headers) and workings in accordance with IFRS 3 and IFRS 10.
5. Perform an analytical check on the balance of non-controlling interests as at 31 December 20x6, showing the workings clearly.
Step by Step Answer:
Advanced Financial Accounting An IFRS Standards Approach
ISBN: 9781285428765
4th Edition
Authors: Pearl Tan, Chu Yeong Lim, Ee Wen Kuah