Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: River plc acquired 90% of the common shares and 10%

River plc acquired 90% of the common shares and 10% of the 5% bonds in Pool Ltd on 31 March 20X1. All income and expenses are deemed to accrue evenly through the year. On 31 January 20X1 River sold Po...

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Q: Donna, Inc. operates a defined benefit pension scheme for staff

Donna, Inc. operates a defined benefit pension scheme for staff. The pension scheme has been operating for a number of years but not following IAS 19. The finance director is unsure of which accountin...

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Q: Gamma is a company that manufactures power tools. Gamma was established

Gamma is a company that manufactures power tools. Gamma was established by Mr Lee, who owns all of Gamma’s shares. Mrs Lee, Mr Lee’s wife, owns a controlling intere...

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Q: The statements of financial position of Mars plc and Jupiter plc at

The statements of financial position of Mars plc and Jupiter plc at 31 December 20X2 are as follows: Statements of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 20x2 Mars acquired 80% of the...

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Q: The statements of financial position of Red Ltd and Pink Ltd at

The statements of financial position of Red Ltd and Pink Ltd at 31 December 20X2 are as follows: Statements of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 20x2 Red Ltd acquired 75% of the...

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Q: H Ltd has one subsidiary, S Ltd. The company has

H Ltd has one subsidiary, S Ltd. The company has held a controlling interest for several years. The latest financial statements for the two companies and the consolidated financial statements for the...

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Q: Rumpus plc is a public listed manufacturing company. Its summarized consolidated

Rumpus plc is a public listed manufacturing company. Its summarized consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014 (and 2013 comparatives where relevant) are as follows: The fo...

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Q: The statements of income for Continent plc, Island Ltd and River

The statements of income for Continent plc, Island Ltd and River Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X9 were as follows: Continent plc acquired 80% of Island Ltd for €27,500 on 1 J...

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Q: The statements of comprehensive income for Highway plc, Road Ltd and

The statements of comprehensive income for Highway plc, Road Ltd and Lane Ltd for the year ended 31 December 20X9 were as follows: Highway plc acquired 80% of Road Ltd for $160,000 on 1.1.20X6 when...

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Q: The following are the financial statements of the parent company Alpha plc

The following are the financial statements of the parent company Alpha plc, a subsidiary company Beta and an associate company Gamma. On 1 January 20X5 Alpha plc acquired 80% of Beta plc for Â...

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