QUESTION: 33

ST acquired 70% of the equity shares of DE for $87,500 on 30 September 20X5. At the date of acquisition the net assets of DE were $54,700 and the fair value of the non controlling interest was measured at $19,700. There has been no impairment of goodwill. On 30 September 20X9 ST disposed of its entire investment in DE for $262,500 when the net assets of DE were $96,250.
What is the gain or loss on disposal of DE that will be included in ST's consolidated profit or loss for the year ended 30 September 20X9?

$113,750 loss
$166,250 loss
$166,250 gain
$113,750 gain

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 34

AB acquired 90% of the equity of YZ on 31 December 20X2. On the same date YZ acquired 60% of the equity shares of VW for $750,000. AB has no other subsidiaries. The following information regarding YZ and VW was available:

What amount will AB include in its consolidated statement of financial position in respect of non controlling interest at 31 May 20X6?

$816,400
$741,400
$840,600
$811,000

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 35

On 1 January 20X4 JK had 1,500,000 ordinary shares in issue. On 1 September 20X4 JK issued 600,000 ordinary shares at the market value of $2.50 a share. For the financial year ended 31 December 20X4 the statement of profit or loss shows profit before tax of $625,000 and profit after tax of $500,000.
What is the earnings per share for the year ended 31 December 20X4?