Question: Prepare the acquisition analysis to determine the goodwill/gain that needs to be recognised on acquisition of Tokyo Ltd. On 1 July 2022, Bird Ltd acquired

Prepare the acquisition analysis to determine the goodwill/gain that needs to be recognised on acquisition of Tokyo Ltd.

On 1 July 2022, Bird Ltd acquired all the issued shares of Tokyo Ltd for $174,800. At this date, the equity of Tokyo Ltd consisted of share capital of $80,000 and RE of $68,800. All the assets and liabilities of Tokyo Ltd were recorded at fair value except the following (refer attachment).

It was estimated that Plant had a further life of 10 years and was depreciated on a straight-line basis.

All the inventories were sold by 30 June 2023.

CA

FV

Patent

60,000

72,000

Plant (cost $80,000)

40,000

48,000

Inventory

21,600

28,000

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