Question: On 1 December 2 0 0 9 , Reticulum Ltd acquired 2 0 % of the shares of Dorado Ltd for 1 0 0 0

On 1 December 2009, Reticulum Ltd acquired 20% of the shares of Dorado Ltd for 10000.
These were classified as a financial investment by Reticulum Ltd with changes in fair value being recognised in other comprehensive income. At 30 June 2013, these were recorded at a fair value of 20400. Reticulum Ltd acquired the remaining 80% of the share capital of Dorado Ltd for 81600 on 1 July 2013 when the equity of Dorado Ltd consisted of:
Share capital 50000 shares 50000
Retained earnings 30000
All identifiable assets and liabilities of Dorado Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to fair value, except as follows:
Carrying amount Fair value
Inventory 2000025000
Plant (cost 80000)6000070000
The plant is expected to have a further useful life of 5 years. All the inventory on hand at 1 July 2013 was sold by 31 December 2013.
The income tax rate is 30%.
At 30 June 2015, the information below was obtained from both entities.
For the year ending 30 June 2015 Reticulum Ltd Dorado Ltd
Profit before tax 5000040000
Income tax expense (20000)(15000)
Profit 3000025000
Retained earnings (1/7/14)5000035000
Transfer to general reserve (approved by parent)(20000)(5000)
Retained earnings (30/6/15)6000055000
Statement of Financial Position
30 June 2015
Cash 1300014000
Accounts receivable 3000025000
Inventory 7000050000
Investment in Dorado Ltd 102000----
Plant 20000080000
Accumulated depreciation (85000)(44000)
Total assets 330000125000
Provisions 6500010000
Payables 200005000
Total liabilities 8500015000
Share capital 15000050000
General reserve 350005000
Retained earnings 6000055000
Total equity 245000110000
Total liabilities and equity 330000125000
1. Prepare the acquisition analysis on 1 July 2013.
2. Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for the preparation of consolidated financial statements for Reticulum Ltd and its subsidiary, Dorado Ltd,
A. on 1 July 2013.
B. on 30 June 2014
C. on 30 June 2015
3. Prepare the consolidation worksheet for the preparation of consolidated financial statements for Reticulum Ltd and Its subsidiary, Dorado Ltd. on 30 June 2015.

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