Question: On 1 July 2019, Ria Ltd acquired 80% of the issued shares of Lee Ltd for $165 000. At this date, the equity of Lee

On 1 July 2019, Ria Ltd acquired 80% of the issued shares of Lee Ltd for $165 000. At this date, the equity of Lee Ltd was:

Share capital

$100 000

General reserve

40 000

Retained earnings

50 000

 

At acquisition date all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Lee Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to fair value. At 30 June 2021, the equity of Lee Ltd consisted of:

Share capital

$100 000

General reserve

50 000

Retained earnings

80 000

 

During the 2020–21-year Lee Ltd recorded a profit of $15 000.

Required:

Prepare the consolidated worksheet entries at 30 June 2021 for Ria Ltd assuming:

  • At 1 July 2019, the fair value of the non-controlling interest was $39 000 and Ria Ltd adopts the full goodwill method.
  • Ria Ltd adopts the partial goodwill method.

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