On January 1, 2012, Tilford acquired all the shares of Sifton for $137,200. At acquisition date, the
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On January 1, 2012, Tilford acquired all the shares of Sifton for $137,200. At acquisition date, the equity of Sifton consisted of:
Share capital .................. $80,000
Retained earnings ........... 37,000
On this date, all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Sifton were recorded at fair value except for the following assets:
The inventory and land on hand in Sifton at January 1, 2012, were sold during the following 12 months. The motor vehicles, which at acquisition date were estimated to have a four-year life, were sold on June 30, 2013. The furniture and fixtures were estimated to have a further eight-year life. At January 1, 2012, Sifton had not recorded any goodwill.
The following trial balances were prepared for the companies at December 31, 2013:
Additional information:
1. Intragroup transfers of inventory consisted of:
2012:
Sales from Tilford to Sifton ........................................... $12,000
Profit in inventory on hand 31/12/12 ................................ 200
2013:
Sales from Tilford to Sifton ............................................ 15,000
Profit in inventory on hand 31/12/13
(incl. $50 from previous period sales) ............................ 1,000
2. On June 30, 2013, Sifton sold furniture and fixtures to Tilford for $8,000. This had originally cost Sifton $12,000 and had a carrying amount at time of sale of $7,000. Both entities charge depreciation at the rate of 10% p.a. on cost.
3. The tax rate is 40%.
Required
Prepare the consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2013.
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