Chapter 12: Consolidation: Non-Controlling Interest Review Questions
Chapter 12: Consolidation: Non-Controlling Interest Review Questions
Chapter 12: Consolidation: Non-Controlling Interest Review Questions
NCI is the term used for the ownership interest in a subsidiary other than the parent.
The main argument for the NCI being classified as equity is that it better fits the definition of equity. The
subsidiary has no present obligation in relation the NCI so the NCI does not meet the definition of a
liability.
Some writers argue that NCI should be disclosed separately from equity an liabilities – the “mezzanine”
treatment. This argument relates to the utility of financial statements in relation to the user group, the
parent shareholders. It is argued that this form of presentation provides more relevant information to
the parent shareholders.
3. Explain whether the NCI is entitled to a share of subsidiary equity or some other amount.
(LO1)
If the NCI is classified as equity, it is entitled to a share of consolidated equity. Note that consolidated
equity is basically subsidiary equity adjusted for the effects of intragroup transactions – that is, realised
subsidiary equity.
If it were classified as a liability of the subsidiary then the calculation of the NCI would be based on the
obligation held by the subsidiary.
4. How does the existence of an NCI affect the business combination valuation entries? (LO2)
There is no effect. However if the full goodwill method is used, the recognition of the subsidiary’s
goodwill is made via a BCVR entry. In contrast, where the partial goodwill method is used, goodwill is
recognised in the pre-acquisition entry.
Why? The BCVR entries, apart from that for goodwill, are prepared because of the requirement of AASB
3/IFRS 3 to show the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at fair value. The determination of
fair value is not affected by the parent’s ownership in the subsidiary.
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5. How does the existence of an NCI affect the pre-acquisition entries? (LO2)
The pre-acquisition entry eliminates the investment account recorded by the parent and the pre-
acquisition equity of the subsidiary, as well as recognising any gain on bargain purchase.
The consideration transferred reflects the amount paid by the parent for its share of the equity of the
subsidiary. The first effect then on the pre-acquisition entry is that the equity eliminated is only the
parent’s share. The second effect is that the gain on bargain purchase recognised is only that relating to
the parent’s share of the equity of the subsidiary.
6. Why is it necessary to change the format of the worksheet where a NCI exists in the group?
(LO2)
The AASB require the disclosure of the equity of the group, as well as the relative proportions of the
parent and the subsidiary. For a wholly owned subsidiary situation, the final column in the worksheet
represents the group position which is also the parent’s position, as there is no NCI. Where an NCI exists,
having determined the group position, the equity must be divided into parent share and the NCI share.
Hence, the worksheet must have additional columns to divide the group equity into the relative shares
of the parent and the NCI. This is done by calculating the NCI share and subtracting it from the group
equity so that the final column is then the parent entity’s share.
7. Explain how the adjustment for intragroup transactions affects the calculation of the NCI
share of equity.
The NCI does not affect the adjustment itself, as the full effects of the intragroup transaction are
adjusted for on consolidation. However, where the subsidiary records profit which is unrealised to the
group, this affects the calculation of the NCI. The NCI is entitled only to a share of consolidated equity
rather than subsidiary equity. Hence, where the subsidiary has recorded unrealised profit, the NCI share
of the recorded profit of the group must be adjusted for any of that profit which is unrealised. In the
Step 2 & Step 3 calculations of the NCI share of equity, this is a share of recorded equity. As adjustments
are made for intragroup transactions, where these transactions reflect adjustments for unrealised
subsidiary profit, an adjustment is also made to the NCI share of profit. The net result is then that the
NCI gets a share of realised subsidiary equity.
8. Explain whether an NCI adjustment needs to be made for all intragroup transactions. (LO4)
An NCI adjustment does NOT need to be made for all intragroup transactions.
An NCI adjustment only needs to be made where the adjustment is for unrealised profit recorded by the
subsidiary. Hence the transaction must be an upstream – subsidiary to parent – transaction in order for
an NCI adjustment to be made. Further the upstream transaction must relate to unrealised subsidiary
profit.
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Practice questions
Question 12.1
On 1 July 2019, Rainbow Ltd acquired 80% of the issued shares of Lorikeet Ltd for $165 000. At this
date, the equity of Lorikeet Ltd was:
At acquisition date all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Lorikeet Ltd were recorded at amounts
equal to fair value. At 30 June 2021, the equity of Lorikeet Ltd consisted of:
Required
Prepare the consolidated worksheet entries at 30 June 2021 for Rainbow Ltd assuming:
(a) At 1 July 2019, the fair value of the non-controlling interest was $40 000 and Rainbow Ltd
adopts the full goodwill method.
(b) Rainbow Ltd adopts the partial goodwill method.
At 1 July 2019:
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= $190 000
= $15 000
= $200 000
Goodwill Dr 10 000
(Goodwill of subsidiary)
Goodwill Dr 5 000
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NCI Cr 40 000
NCI Cr 5 000
NCI Cr 3 000
At 1 July 2019:
= $190 000
= $38 000
= $13 000
Goodwill Dr 13 000
NCI Cr 38 000
Entries (iv) and (v) are the same as for the full goodwill method.
Question 12.2
Swamp Ltd acquired 90% of the shares (cum div.) of Tortoise Ltd on 1 July 2018 for $237 000. At this
date, the equity of Tortoise Ltd consisted of:
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At acquisition date all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Tortoise Ltd were recorded at amounts
equal to fair value. Tortoise Ltd had recorded a dividend payable of $10 000, which was paid in August
2018, and goodwill of $5000.
Required
Prepare the consolidated worksheet entries at 30 June 2020 for Swamp Ltd assuming:
(a) At 1 July 2018, the fair value of the non-controlling interest was $25 000 and Swamp Ltd
adopts the full goodwill method.
(b) Swamp Ltd adopts the partial goodwill method.
At 1 July 2018:
liabilities of Tortoise Ltd = $125 000 + $30 000 + $80 000 (equity)
- $5 000 (goodwill)
= $230 000
(a) Consideration transferred = $237 000 – 90% x $10 000 (div. payable)
= $228 000
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= $23 000
= $250 000
Goodwill Dr 15 000
Goodwill Dr 3 000
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NCI Cr 25 000
NCI Cr 4 000
NCI Cr 2 000
At 1 July 2018:
- $5 000 (goodwill)
= $230 000
(a) Consideration transferred = $237 000 – 90% x $10 000 (div. payable)
= $228 000
= $23 000
= $21 000
= $4 500
There are no BCVR entries for goodwill. Under the partial goodwill method only the parent’s share of
goodwill is recognised. This is done in the pre-acquisition entry.
Goodwill Dr 16 500
NCI Cr 23 500
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Question 12.3
Black Ltd acquired 90% of the shares of Swan Ltd for $107 600 on 1 July 2019. At this date the equity
of Swan Ltd consisted of:
At acquisition date all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Swan Ltd were recorded at amounts
equal to fair value.
During the 2019–20 year Swan Ltd recorded a profit of $15 000. The transfer to general reserve was
from retained earnings existing at 1 July 2019.
Required
Prepare the consolidated worksheet entries at 30 June 2020 for Black Ltd assuming Black Ltd adopts
the partial goodwill method. (LO3 and LO5)
At 1 July 2019:
= $120 000
= $12 000
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= $400
NCI Cr 12 000
NCI Cr 1 500
Question 12.4
On 1 July 2019, Huntsman Ltd acquired 90% the issued shares of Spider Ltd for $140 300. At this date
the equity of Spider Ltd consisted of $100 000 share capital and $50 000 retained earnings. All the
identifiable assets and liabilities of Spider Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to fair value except for
plant for which the carrying amount of $80 000 (net of accumulated depreciation of $40 000) was
$3000 less than the fair value. The plant was estimated to have a further 3-year life. The fair value of
the non-controlling interest was $15 500. Huntsman Ltd uses the full goodwill method.
The following annual results were recorded by Spider Ltd following the business combination:
The other items of comprehensive income relate to the gains on land of Spider Ltd that are recorded
at fair value under the revaluation method of measurement. The group transfers the revaluation
reserves to retained earnings when an asset is sold or fully consumed.
Required
Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for the preparation of consolidated financial statements
of Huntsman Ltd for each of the years ending 30 June 2020–23. (LO3)
90%
NCI 10%
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Acquisition analysis
1 July 2019
= $152 100
= $3 700
= $155 000
Plant Cr 37 000
Goodwill Dr 2 900
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Goodwill Dr 800
NCI Cr 15 500
Plant Cr 37 000
Goodwill Dr 2 900
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Goodwill Dr 800
NCI Cr 15 500
NCI Cr 730
NCI Cr 200
(10% x $2 000)
Plant Cr 37 000
Goodwill Dr 2 900
Goodwill Dr 800
NCI Cr 15 500
NCI Cr 930
This entry is the combination of the previous year’s entries for NCI for 1/7/19 – 30/6/20.
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NCI Cr 830
NCI Cr 300
(10% x $3000)
Goodwill Dr 2 900
Goodwill Dr 800
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NCI Cr 15 500
NCI Cr 2 060
This entry is the combination of the previous year’s entries (no. iv & v) for NCI for 1/7/19 – 30/6/21.
NCI Cr 930
NCI Cr 400
(10% x $4 000)
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Goodwill Dr 2 900
Goodwill Dr 800
NCI Cr 15 500
NCI Cr 3 600
This entry is the combination of the previous year’s entries (no. iv & v) for NCI for 1/7/19 – 30/6/22
NCI Cr 1 100
NCI Cr 500
(10% x $5 000)
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Question 12.5
On 1 July 2019 Sugar Ltd acquired 90% of the shares of Glider Ltd for $435 240. At this date the equity
of Glider Ltd consisted of share capital of $300 000 and retained earnings of $120 000. All the
identifiable asset and liabilities of Glider Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to fair value except for:
The plant was considered to have a further 10-year life. All the inventory was sold by 30 June 2020.
The tax rate is 30%. Sugar Ltd uses the partial goodwill method.
Required
(a) Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries for the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements of Sugar Ltd at 30 June 2020.
(b) Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries if Sugar Ltd used the full goodwill method,
assuming the fair value of the non-controlling interest at 1 July 2019 was $47 700.
90%
NCI 10%
At 1 July 2019:
= $453 600
= $45 360
= $27 000
Land Dr 15 000
Plant Cr 50 000
Goodwill Dr 27 000
NCI Cr 45 360
NCI Cr 2 580
(10% x $2 100)
At 1 July 2019:
= $453 600
= $29 340
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Goodwill of Subsidiary
= $477 000
Goodwill of parent
Goodwill Dr 23 400
Goodwill Dr 5 940
NCI Cr 47 700
All other entries under part (a) are the same for part (b).
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Question 12.6
Barren Ltd acquired 75% of the shares of Goose Ltd for $191 000 on 1 July 2019. At this date the equity
of Goose Ltd consisted of:
At this date all the identifiable assets and liabilities of Goose Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to
their fair values except for:
The plant was considered to have a further useful life of 10 years. The brands have an indefinite life.
The inventory was all sold by 30 June 2020. The tax rate is 30%. Barren Ltd uses the partial goodwill
method.
An impairment test was conducted in June 2020 resulting in the write off of all the goodwill of Goose
Ltd and $20 000 from the brands.
Financial information provided by the two companies at 30 June 2022 was as follows:
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Required: Prepare the consolidated financial statements of Barren Ltd at 30 June 2022. (LO3)
75%
NCI 25%
Pre-acquisition analysis
At 1 July 2019:
assets and liabilities of Goose Ltd = ($80 000 + $48 000 + $32 000) (equity)
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= $244 000
= $8 000
Plant Cr 16 000
Brands Dr 80 000
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NCI Cr 61 000
NCI Cr 1 900
RE: 25% ($60 000 - $32 000 – ($2 000 - $600) – ($20 000 - $6 000))
NCI Cr 6 425
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Profit for the 130 000 26 400 155 700 5 6 425 149 275
period
Retained 95 000 60 000 1 2 000 600 1 91 850 3 8 000 80 700
earnings
1 20 000 6 000 1 4 3 150
(1/7/21)
2 47 750
(30/6/22)
Capital 300 000 80 000 2 60 000 320 000 3 20 000 300 000
56 000 1
6 425 5
Total equity 575 000 230 400 661 300 74 575 74 575 661 300
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Total assets 635 000 240 000 326 900 326 900 751 000
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BARREN LTD
Revenues:
Expenses:
264 600
Attributable to:
$155 700
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BARREN LTD
Group Parent
Retained earnings:
Share capital:
General reserve:
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BARREN LTD
as at 30 June 2022
ASSETS
Current Assets
Non-current Assets:
Non-current Liabilities
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