Question: pick from the multiple choice Under the full goodwill method, a control premium is recognised when: a. the parent paid more than the fair value
pick from the multiple choice
Under the full goodwill method, a control premium is recognised when:
| a. | the parent paid more than the fair value for the shares they acquired. | |
| b. | the parent paid less than the fair value for the shares they acquired.
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| c. | the consideration transferred by the parent is more than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. | |
| d. | the consideration transferred by the parent is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. |
Fredericks Limited acquired the identifiable assets and liabilities of Nicole Limited for $134 000. The items acquired, stated at fair value, are: plant $72 000; inventories $40 000; accounts receivable $18 000; patents $10 000; accounts payable $16 000. The difference on acquisition is:
| a. | gain on bargain purchase $10 000. | |
| b. | gain on bargain purchase $16 000. | |
| c. | goodwill of $10 000. | |
| d. | goodwill of $124 000. |
Xana Limited paid $110 000 for 60% of the shares in Yama Limited. At the date of acquisition Yama Limited had share capital of $100 000 and retained earnings of $36 000 and all of Yama Limiteds assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value, except for land that was recorded at an amount less than the fair value by $20 000. The company tax rate was 30%. The fair value of identifiable net assets acquired by Xana Limited amounted to:
| a. | $60 000. | |
| b. | $90 000. | |
| c. | $110 000. | |
| d. | $150 000. |
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