The IV Group is formed of I Ltd and its subsidiary company V Ltd. I Ltd purchased 67% of V Ltd's ordinary share capital on 31 March 20X3.
The purchase cost I Ltd £129,000. At the date of purchase V Ltd's net assets were £155,000 while its share capital was £37,000. NCI fair value on the date of acquisition was £31,000.
What was the amount of goodwill I Ltd paid as part of the acquisition. Calculate this figure using both the proportion of net assets method and the full good will method for valuing the non-controlling interest.
Which of the following are techniques that can be used by a company to ensure they receive timely payment of receivables? Select ALL that apply:
For the year ending 31 March 20X2, MN made an accounting profit of $120,000. Profit included $8,500 of political donations which are disallowable for tax purposes and $8,000 of income exempt from taxation.
MN has $15,000 of plant and machinery which was acquired on 1 April 20X0 and purchased a new machine costing $25,000 on 1 April 20X1. This new machine is entitled to first year allowances of 100% instead of the usual tax depreciation of 20% reducing balance. All plant and machinery is depreciated in the accounts at 10% on cost.
MN also has a building that cost $120,000 on 1 April 20X0 and is depreciated in the accounts at 4% on a straight line basis. Tax depreciation is calculated at 3% on a straight line basis.
Calculate the taxable profit.
Give your answer to the nearest $.
Country J is a newly formed independent country and it's accounting professionals are considering adopting international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Which of the following is a disadvantage to Country J of adopting IFRS as their local generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP)?