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Consolidated statement of profit or loss

Example 2

Mid-year acquisition

On 1 April 20X5 Lobster purchased 75% of the equity shares in Crab. The
summarised statements of profit or loss for the two entities for the year ended
31 December 20X5 are:

$ $
Revenue 150,000 80,000
Cost of sales (60,000) (52,000)
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Gross profit 90,000 28,000
Operating expenses (30,000) (10,000)
Finance costs (6,000) (1,800)
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Profit before tax 54,000 16,200
Income tax expense (12,000) (3,200)
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Profit for the year 42,000 13,000
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(i) During November 20X5 Crab sold goods to Lobster for $10,000 at a
margin of 30%. 40% of these goods had been sold by Lobster before the
year-end.

(ii) At the date of acquisition all of Crab’s assets were carried at fair value
with the exception of an item of plant, whose fair value was $15,000
above its carrying amount. At this date the plant had a remaining useful
life of 5 years.

(iii) Lobster’s policy is to value the non-controlling interest of Crab at the date
of acquisition at its fair value.

(iv) The goodwill of Crab has suffered impairment during the year of $3,000.

Required:

Prepare the consolidated statement of profit or loss of Lobster for the
year ended 31 December 20X5.

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