CIMA F2 Exam Questions
Advanced Financial Reporting (Page 10 )

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WX acquired 20% of the equity share capital of MN for $135 million in 20X5. WX acquired a further 40% of the equity share capital of MN for $400 million on 1 October 20X8 when the fair value of the net assets of MN were $800 million.
The fair value of the initial 20% investment in MN was $175 million at 1 October 20X8. There has been no impairment of the investment in MN. WX uses the proportion of net assets method to value non-controlling interest at acquisition.
Calculate the goodwill arising on the acquisition of MN.
Give your answer to the nearest $ million.
$ ? million

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ST acquired 80% of the equity shares of AB on 1 January 20X7. AB acquired 60% of the equity shares of UV on 1 January 20X8. Profit for the year ended 31 December 20X9 for AB is $160,000 and for UV is $100,000.
Calculate the non-controlling interest figure to be included within ST's consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X9.
Give your answer to the nearest whole number in $000s.
$ ?

GH owned 70% of the equity share capital of XY at 1 January 20X6. GH acquired a further 20% of XY's equity share capital on 31 December 20X6 for $430,000. Non controlling interest was measured at $600,000 immediately prior to the 20% acquisition.
Which of the following amounts will GH debit to non controlling interest when the 20% acquisition is adjusted for in its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X6?

AB owned 80% of the equity share capital of FG at 1 January 20X6. AB disposed of 10% of FG's equity share capital on 31 December 20X6 for $400,000. The non controlling interest was measured at $700,000 immediately prior to the disposal.
Which of the following represents the adjustment that AB made to non controlling interest in respect of the disposal when it prepared its consolidated financial statements at 31 December 20X6?

The directors of AB want to reduce the entity's gearing ratio in the year to 31 December 20X9.
Which of the following independent actions could the directors take during 20X9 to achieve this?