Question

Selene Ltd is a major Australian manufacturer of women’s clothing. Selene Ltd acquired on 1 July 2016 all the issued shares (cum-div.) of Marcus Ltd, a competitor, for $330 000. At this date, the equity of Marcus Ltd was as follows: SHARE CAPITAL $200,000 RETAINED EARNINGS $50,000 GENERAL RESERVE $20,000 All the identifiable assets and liabilities of Marcus Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values except for the following: Carrying Amount Fair Value Plant (cost $220,000) $180,000 $186,000 Land $190,000 $210,000 Inventories $20,000 $28,000 At 1 July 2016, Marcus Ltd had recorded a dividend payable of $10 000 that was paid in September 2016. Marcus Ltd also had some unrecorded assets, in particular the brands relating to the clothing sold in the teenage market. Selene Ltd valued these brands at $12 000 and assessed them to have an indefinite life. In the notes to its financial statements at 30 June 2016, Marcus Ltd disclosed a contingent liability relating to a guarantee it had made to one of its related companies. Selene Ltd assessed the fair value of the guarantee payable as being $10 000. The plant’s expected remaining useful life was 5 years with benefits being expected evenly over that period. The plant was sold on 1 January 2019 for $187 000. The land was sold in February 2017 for $250 000. The inventory was sold by 30 June 2017. In August 2018, Marcus Ltd was required to pay $2500 in relation to the guarantee. The tax rate is 30%. Required Prepare the acquisition analysis at 1 July 2016. Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries (BCVR and pre-acquisition) for Selene Lt group at 30 June 2019.

Answer 1

Bank account Dr.    187000

     To Plant and machinery 180000

     To P and L account             7000

(Being plant sold at profit)

Bank account   Dr.     250000

   To land account           190000

   To P and L account        60000

(Being land sold at profit)

Bank account   Dr.       20000

    To inventory account 20000

(Being inventory sold)

Guarantee payable account 2500

    To bank account                2500

(Being guarantee paid)