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On 1 January 2021, Alpha Co, paid 90,000 for a controlling interest of 80% in Beta Co's equity when the retained earnings of Beta Co were 25,000. The summarised statement of financial positions at 31 December 2021 are as follows:
Alpha
Beta
Investment in Beta Co
90,000
Property plant and equipment
30,000
30,000
Current assets
30,000
30,000
Equity shares
25,000
15,000
Retained earnings
100,000
40,000
Liabilities
25,000
5,000
Additional information
(i) At the date of acquisition, the fair value of the NCI of Beta Co was measured at 20,000
(i) For consolidation purposes, at the date of acquisition the fair value of the non-depreciable land of Beta Co exceeded its carrying value by 25,000. Beta Co has not incorporated this fair value adjustment into its individual financial statements. (iii) At the reporting date, Alpha Co is owed 5,000 by Beta Co.
 
 
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Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position for the Alpha Group as at 31
December 2021.

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