Question

You have been seconded to North (Pty) Ltd to assist with the preparation of the group financial statements. Their accountant has recently resigned and they are under pressure to have these finalised for the annual audit. North (Pty) Ltd acquired a 100% interest in South (Pty) Ltd on 1 January 2017 for R125 000. On 1 January 2017, the retained earnings of South (Pty) Ltd was R15 000.
The following Trial Balances, for the year-ended 31 December 2020, were prepared by the accountant prior to his departure.
All the plant of South (Pty) Ltd was purchased during the 2017 financial year.
The carrying amount of goodwill is considered to be equal to its recoverable amount.
Bank
Trial Balance at 31 December 2020
Retained earnings (year-end)
Share capital
(71,000) (45,000)
(200,000) (75,000)
Investment in South (Pty) Ltd
125,000 -
Property, plant and equipment
105,000 85,000
Inventory
38,000 25,000
Accounts receivable
27,000 20,000
25,000 15,000
Accounts payable
Sales
(39,000) (20,000)
(64,000) (55,000)
Dividend Income
(5,000) -
Cost of Sales
34,000 35,000
Operating Expenses
12,000 8,000
Taxation
3,000 2,000
Dividends
10,000 5,000
North (Pty) Ltd South (Pty) Ltd
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Note: Comparatives are not required.
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QUESTION 1 – REQUIRED
1.1
1.2
1.3
Prepare the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year-ended 31 December 2020.
Presentation
Prepare the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year-ended 31 December 2020.
Presentation
Prepare the assets section only of the consolidated statement of financial position of North (Pty) Ltd and it subsidiary for the year- ended 31 December 2020.
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Sub- total
9 1
7 1
6
1
Marks Total

Answer 1

Answer:

41 9 1 7 1 6 _ 1 58+02-88=898