Kingdom acquired 80% of Westville on 1 January 20X5 for £280,000 when
Westville had share capital of £100,000 and retained earnings of £188,000.
On this date the fair value of the NCI was £67,000. Kingdom's policy is to
value NCI using the fair value methad. Goodwill has suffered no impairment
since acquisition.
On 30 June 20X8, Kingdom disposed of its investment in Westville, raising
proceeds of £350,000.
The following are extracts from the accounts of Westville for the year ended
31 December 20X8:
Retained earnings b/f £215,000
Profit for the year£24,000
A final dividend for 20X7 of £10,000 was paid on 14 March 20X8. This has not
yet been accounted for.
Required:
What is the profit or loss on disposal in the group accounts for the year
ended 31 December 20X8?Proceeds
Less: Amounts recognised prior to disposal
Net assets of Westville
(£100,000 + £215,000 + (1/2 x £24,000) - £10,000) 317,000
Goodwill
(£280,000 + £67,000) — (£100,000 + £188,000) 59,000
NCI at disposal
FV NCI at acquisition (67,000)
NCI share of post-acquisition profits at acquisition date
(£188,000 - (215,000 + 6/12 x £24,000
—£10,000)) x 20% (5,800)
Profit on disposal
350,000
(303,200)
46,800