CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F01-1 Topic 6 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 6

The statement of profit or loss for PQ, ST and AB for the year ended 31 December 20X0 are shown below:

1. PQ acquired 80% of its subsidiary, ST, on 1 January 20X0 and 40% of its associate, AB, on 1 September 20X0.

2. Since acquistion PQ has sold goods to ST and AB for $20,000 and $30,000 respectively. At the year end both ST and AB have 50% of these goods remaining in inventory. PQ uses a mark-up of 20% on all of its sales.

3. Since acquisition the goodwill in respect of ST has been impaired by $8,000 and the investment in AB has been impaired by $2,000.

4. PQ uses the fair value method for non-controlling interest at acquisition.

Calculate the amount that will be shown as the share of profit of associate in PQ's consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X0.

A$10,000

B$2,000

C$4,000

D$3,200

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Suggested Answer: B

by Mirta at Mar 07, 2024, 04:34 AM

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Pamela

6 months ago

I agree with Micheal, the answer should be B) $2,000 because of the impairment of goodwill.

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Lera

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards A) $10,000 as the answer.

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Merilyn

6 months ago

I believe the answer is C) $4,000.

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Micheal

6 months ago

I think the answer is B) $2,000.

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Huey

6 months ago

After considering all these factors, we can determine the correct amount that will be shown as the share of profit in PQ's consolidated statement of profit or loss.

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