Study Guide FAC3704

FAC3704/MO 001/4/2016
Module Online MO 001/4/2016

Group Financial Reporting
FAC3704
Semester 1 and 2
Department of Financial Accounting

This tutorial letter contains the learning units for this
module.
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 2
2 CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................................................... 2
3 OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE ................................................................................................... 3
4 LEARNING UNIT 1: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS ..................................................................... 7
5 LEARNING UNIT 2: CONSOLIDATIONS AFTER DATE OF ACQUISITION............................. 46
6 LEARNING UNIT 3: COMPLEX GROUPS ................................................................................ 89
7 LEARNING UNIT 4: ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28) ............135
8 LEARNING UNIT 5: ACCOUNTING FOR INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS .............150
9 LEARNING UNIT 6: CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP ....................................................................165
10 LEARNING UNIT 7: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IAS 7) .................206
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Attached please find your FAC3704 learning units. It is in your own interest to work
through the learning units in conjunction with the Group statements prescribed textbook.
You will notice that calculations are shown in brackets after some of our suggested
solutions that deal with company financial statements. Such calculations are given for
tuition purposes only and consequently do NOT form part of the statutory disclosure
requirements.
2 CONTACT DETAILS
Please use only the following e-mail addresses for all communication with the lecturers:
Students registered for first semester: [email protected]

Students registered for second semester: [email protected]
Please only use the following telephone number for all communication with the lecturers:
012 429 4250
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Lecturer Office number
Ms L Jordaan AJH van der Walt Building 02-56
Mr J van Staden AJH van der Walt Building 02-12
Ms M Scott AJH van der Walt Building 02-59
Ms CM van der Merwe AJH van der Walt Building 02-53
Ms KJ Siyila AJH van der Walt Building 02-56
Secretary/Administration AJH van der Walt Building 02-62

officer
For administrative queries please contact CAS enquiries on 012 429 4211 or send an
e-mail to [email protected]
3 OVERVIEW OF MODULE
A. PURPOSE OF YOUR STUDY

Welcome to the FAC3704 module, Group Financial Reporting. The purpose of this module
is to provide you with knowledge and skills to enable you to prepare a set of financial
statements for an entity or group of entities with specific reference to the requirements of
the Companies Act 2008 (sections 28 to 30 that relate to the financial statements and the
Companies Act regulations that are synchronised with the Companies Act) and the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as contained in the standards set out
by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
B. MEANING OF WORDS
In this module we require you to understand the meaning of certain words to enable you to
interpret assessment criteria, to understand what various questions in the textbooks
require you to do and to interpret assignment and examination questions.
To indicate the length, scope and format of answers to study activities and questions, we
have deliberately built limits or restrictions into the questions by using action verbs. These
action verbs give you an indication of how to tackle the given problem and what style of
writing is required.
An analysis of the action verbs contained in a question enables you to
• plan the answer systematically and organise your thoughts systematically

• ensure that you comply with the lecturers’ requirements
You also save time and trouble by eliminating material that falls outside the scope of the
answer.
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For the purpose of this module the following meanings are attached to the following action
words:
Account for Record

Advise Give advice to, express an expert opinion
Allocate Assign, apportion
Apply Use in a practical manner; use as relevant or suitable
Calculate Figure out; determine using a mathematical procedure
Compare Place side by side in order to observe similarities, relationships and
differences
Complete Finish; supply whatever is missing
Criticise Evaluate
Define Describe accurately; establish the exact meaning; explain the inherent
meaning; make clear
Describe Give an account of the respective particulars or essential
characteristics; give an accurate account
Determine Establish, reach a conclusion or decision
Disclose Reveal; show
Discuss Examine; explain, examine by means of argument
Distinguish Determine; differentiate; tell the difference
Draft Prepare a provisional outline
Examine Inspect; investigate
Explain Make clear or comprehensible; explain the meaning in detail
Identify/recognise Establish through consideration; recognise; pick out
Illustrate Use an example to explain something
List Note or specify matters or objects that are related to one another
Motivate Supply a reason or facts to prove a point
Name/mention Specify by name; give names, characteristics, items, elements or facts
/state
Prepare Make ready; finish; get something ready on the basis of previous
study
Present Make known; demonstrate (in writing)
Produce Construct
Record To put into writing; set down for reference and preservation
Summarise Condense; state the crux of the matter
C. MASTERY OF THE STUDY MATERIAL

This is a comprehensive module which requires careful and dedicated study. You must
become totally proficient in the field of accounting, which cannot be achieved in a short
period of time. You must be diligent and thorough to be able to master this module.
The learning units have been devised to guide you through your studies for this module.
You should bear in mind that your prescribed textbooks are the primary sources of
information that you must study. Where necessary, these are supplemented in the learning
units with further information, explanations, examples and questions, which are aimed at
making the study content of the module more easily understandable. The learning units
also indicate the level at which you are required to master the various learning units
included in the study content. Use the learning units to work through the prescribed
textbook for maximum advantage.
You are required to complete a series of assignments for this module. Details pertaining to
the completion and submission of assignments are contained in Tutorial Letter 101.
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D. PRESCRIBED BOOK AND CALCULATORS

The learning units are based on the following prescribed book:
Binnekade, CS & Koppeschaar, ZR. Group statements (volumes 1 & 2). Latest edition.
Durban: LexisNexis.
In the learning units this work is referred to as Group statements.
You are required to use a non-programmable financial calculator for this module.
E. REVISION OF STUDY MATERIAL OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR

The following topics, which have been fully dealt with in Accounting II (FAC2602), must be
revised (we may examine you on these topics without specifically dealing with them
again):
• sections of the Companies Act 2008 that relate to the consolidated financial statements
• sections of the Accounting II (FAC2602) study material that deal with consolidated
financial statements
F. ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE STUDY MATERIAL

Students are allowed to use the following abbreviations for examination purposes:
SP/LOCI Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

SFP Statement of financial position
SOCIE Statement of changes in equity
SCF Statement of cash flows
NCI Non-controlling interests
SC Share capital
RE Retained earnings
FV Fair value
CA Carrying amount
CGT Capital gains tax
PREFS Preference shares
DEP Depreciation
REV Revaluation
P/L Profit or loss section of the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income
OCI Other comprehensive income section of the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income
G. TAXATION
Since 1 March 2008, the South African normal tax rate for companies has been 28%.
However, another tax rate could be used in the study material for FAC3704.
From 1 March 2012 the capital gains tax (CGT) inclusion rate has changed from 50%
(50% x 28% = 14%) to 66,6% (66,6% x 28% = 18,648%). The questions will state the tax
rate in the additional information. You must use the tax rate given in the questions to
prepare their solutions.
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LEARNING UNIT 1
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
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4 LEARNING UNIT 1
Business combinations
Learning outcome 1
After studying this learning unit, you should be able to prepare group financial statements
as at the date of acquisition according to the requirements of the International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
OVERVIEW OF THE LEARNING UNIT

The learning unit consists of the following sections:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 At acquisition
1.3 Disclosure
1.4 Purchase of shares (cum div)
1.5 Assessment criteria
STUDY
Refer to the chapters on business combinations, consolidations at and after acquisition
dates in the Group statements textbook.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Standards covered in this module
The International Financial Reporting Standards that specifically apply to this module are
as follows:
IAS 1 — Presentation of Financial Statements
IFRS 3 — Business Combinations
IFRS 10 — Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 11 — Joint Arrangements
IFRS 12 — Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
IAS 27 — Separate Financial Statements
IAS 28 — Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
IAS 7 — Statement of Cash Flows
It is important to understand the difference between the standards as well as the objective
of each standard, which will in turn assist you in preparing consolidated financial
statements.
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IFRS 3 — Business Combinations deals with the accounting treatment and initial
determination of the value attached to the subsidiary being acquired on the date of
acquisition. This standard deals with the methods of accounting for business
combinations and their effects on consolidation, including goodwill (or gain on bargain
purchase) arising on a business combination.
IFRS 10 — Consolidated Financial Statements deals with the consolidation

procedures and accounting treatment after the date of acquisition. This standard deals
with the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements for a group of
entities under the control of a parent.
IFRS 11 — Joint Arrangements applies to all parties that are party to a joint
arrangement. A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which two or more parties have
joint control. The IFRS defines joint control as the contractually agreed sharing of control
of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities (i.e.
activities that significantly affect the returns of the arrangement) require the unanimous
consent of the parties sharing control. (Please refer to learning unit 5.)
IFRS 12 — Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities relates to the disclosure

requirements of subsidiaries, associates, joint arrangements and unconsolidated
structured entities. The disclosure requirements require an entity to disclose information
that enables users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature, risk and interests in
other entities, as well as the effect of the interest in other entities on the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows (IFRS 12.IN8).
IAS 27 — Separate Financial Statements applies when an entity prepares separate

financial statements that comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards. The
standard contains accounting and disclosure requirements for investments in subsidiaries,
joint ventures and associates when an entity prepares separate financial statements. The
standard requires an entity preparing separate financial statements to account for those
investments at cost or in accordance with IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments or using the
equity method.
IAS 28 — Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures prescribes the accounting

for investments in associates and joint ventures, and sets out the requirements for the
application of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint
ventures. (Please refer to learning units 4 and 5.)
IAS 7 — Statement of Cash Flows provides information about the cash flows of an
entity which is useful in providing the users of financial statements with a basis to assess
the ability of the entity to generate cash and cash equivalents and the needs of the entity
to utilise the cash flows. The economic decisions taken by users require an evaluation of
the ability of an entity to generate cash and cash equivalents, as well as of the timing and
nature of the generation. (Please refer to learning unit 7.)
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1.1.2 Topics covered in second-year accounting (FAC2602)

In FAC3704 we will build on certain topics that have been covered in FAC2602. The
following topics have been covered and should be revised:
Chapter
Group statements (volume 1)
Topic
1 A group of entities and its financial statements — theory and background
3 Consolidation at acquisition date
4 Consolidation after acquisition date
5 Intragroup transactions (excluding the effect of tax, which is covered in this
module)
8 Interim acquisition of an interest in a subsidiary
THE CONTENT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CHAPTERS IS "ASSUMED

KNOWLEDGE". EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY NOT SPECIFICALLY BE DEALT WITH IN
THIS MODULE, THE TOPICS ARE STILL EXAMINABLE.
1.1.3 Theory
The acquisition of a shareholding in another entity can result in one of the following:
• Where the investor (the entity which acquired the shareholding in another entity)
exercises some form of control over the investee, the investor is the parent of the
investee, which is called its subsidiary.
• The investee is an associate of the investor if the investor exercises significant
influence over the investee.
• If two or more entities hold shares in an investee and have joint control of the investee
in terms of a contractual arrangement, the investor is in a joint arrangement with the
other investor.
The objective of consolidated financial statements or group statements is to provide

information about the financial position, the performance and changes in the financial
position of a group of entities to the users of the financial statements of those entities.
It is important to note that an investor (parent) may control an investee (subsidiary)

regardless of the percentage interest held by the investor in that investee. An investor
controls an investee when it has all three of the following (IFRS 10.7):
• power over the investee

An investor has power over an investee when
it has existing rights
that give it the current ability
to direct the relevant activities of the investee.
• exposure (or rights) to variable returns through its relationship with the investee
• the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of returns to
which it is exposed
NOTE: Only one investor can control an investee at any given time.
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ILLUSTRATION 1
P Ltd owns 55% of the shares of S Ltd. Each share entitles the holder to one vote at the
annual general meeting (AGM). The decisions made at the AGM direct the relevant
activities of S Ltd.
P Ltd currently holds the majority of the voting rights (55%) at the AGM. These rights give
P Ltd the current ability to use its majority vote at the AGM to direct the relevant activities
of S Ltd. P Ltd therefore has power over S Ltd.
P Ltd is exposed to variable returns from S Ltd through dividends and the value of its
investment in S Ltd.
P Ltd has the ability to use its majority voting rights (power) at the AGM to affect its returns
(through dividend policies, operating decisions, etc.).
P Ltd has control over S Ltd and S Ltd is a subsidiary of P Ltd.
ILLUSTRATION 2
P Ltd owns 45% of the shares of S Ltd. P Ltd can appoint or remove four of the six
directors on the board of S Ltd. Each director is entitled to one vote at the directors’
meeting. The decisions made at the directors’ meetings direct the relevant activities of
S Ltd.
P Ltd currently holds the majority of the voting rights (4/6 =66,6%) at the directors’
meeting. These rights give P Ltd the current ability to use its majority vote at the
directors’ meeting to direct the relevant activities of S Ltd. P Ltd therefore has power over
S Ltd.
P Ltd is exposed to variable returns from S Ltd through dividends and the value of its
investment in S Ltd.
P Ltd has the ability to use its majority voting rights (power) at the directors’ meeting to
affect its returns (through dividend policies, operating decisions, etc.).
P Ltd has control over S Ltd and S Ltd is a subsidiary of P Ltd.
LECTURER’S COMMENT
It is important to note that an investor can have control over an
investee even if it holds less than 50% of the shares of the investee.
Students should be able to answer discussion questions on whether
one entity has control over another (see the illustrations above).
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1.1.3.1 Definitions
Consolidated financial statements are the financial statements of a group in which the
assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows of the parent and its
subsidiaries are presented as those of a single economic entity.
A parent is an entity that controls one or more subsidiaries.
A subsidiary is an entity that is controlled by another entity (known as a parent).
A group of companies comprises a parent and all its subsidiaries.
1.1.3.2 Presentation of consolidated financial statements as required

by the International Financial Reporting Standards
Consolidation of subsidiaries
A parent is required to present consolidated financial statements in which it consolidates
its investments in subsidiaries (IFRS 10.2(a)), except in the following situations listed:
A parent need not present consolidated financial statements only if all of the following four
conditions are met (IFRS 10.4):
• The parent is itself a wholly-owned subsidiary or is a partially-owned subsidiary of
another entity, and all its other owners, including those not otherwise entitled to vote,
have been informed about and do not object to the parent not presenting consolidated
financial statements.
• The parent's debt or equity instruments are not traded in a public market.
• The parent did not file, nor is it in the process of filing, its financial statements with a
securities commission or other regulatory organisation for the purpose of issuing any
class of instruments in a public market.
• The ultimate or any intermediate parent of the parent produces consolidated financial
statements available for public use that comply with IFRS.
The consolidated financial statements are the financial statements of a group and include
all the parent's domestic and foreign subsidiaries presented as those of a single economic
entity. There is no exception for a subsidiary whose business is of a different nature than
the parent’s, nor is there an exception for a subsidiary for which control is intended to be
temporary.
Once an investment ceases to fall within the definition of a subsidiary, it should be

accounted for as an associate under IAS 28, or as a joint arrangement under IFRS 11, or
as an equity investment under IFRS 9 (IFRS 10.25(b)).
1.1.3.3 Accounting for investments

Two main kinds of investments in the shares of another entity are distinguished, namely:
• simple share investments; and
• significant share investments which give the investor entity an influence over or control
of the affairs of the investee entity
When accounting for significant share investments, it is necessary to determine the degree
of influence exercised by the investor over the investee's financial and operating policies
as this determines the appropriate accounting method. It is also essential to determine the
ownership interest as this determines the degree to which the investor shares in the equity
of the investee.
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The different bases of accounting for investments are set out as follows:
Degree of influence Applicable to Accounting method

Control Subsidiary Consolidation – IFRS 10
Joint control Joint venture Equity method – IAS 28
Account for the assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses relating to its
interest in a joint operation in
Joint control Joint operation
accordance with the IFRSs applicable
to the particular assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses – IFRS 11
Significant influence Associate Equity method – IAS 28
No influence Simple investments Fair value – IFRS 9
In order to determine the degree of influence, it is necessary to understand the definitions

of control, joint control and significant influence. Once you have determined the degree of
influence you must ensure that you are familiar with the specific accounting method that
must be used to account for the group structure.
The following is a synopsis of the accounting methods available:
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are accounted for by means of consolidation. The consolidation of
subsidiaries and consolidated financial statements will be discussed later in this chapter.
Associates
An investment in an associate should be accounted for as an investment in the
consolidated group financial statements using the equity method, except when the
investment is acquired and held with a view to dispose in the near future. In such a case it
should be accounted for under IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued
Operations, if all requirements are met. The accounting treatment of investments in
associates is set out in IAS 28 and will be discussed in learning unit 4.
Joint arrangements
A joint arrangement can either be classified as a joint operation or a joint venture in
accordance with IFRS 11.04.
The benchmark accounting treatment that should be used to account for joint ventures in
the consolidated financial statements is in accordance with IFRS 11.24A. A joint venturer
shall recognise its interest in a joint venture as an investment and shall account for that
investment using the equity method in accordance with IAS 28, Investments in Associates
and Joint Ventures, unless the entity is exempt from applying the equity method as
specified in that standard.
The benchmark accounting treatment that should be used to account for joint operations
in the consolidated financial statements is in accordance with IFRS 11.21. A joint operator
shall account for the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses relating to its interest in a
joint operation in accordance with the IFRSs applicable to the particular assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses. Joint arrangements are discussed in learning unit 5.
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Simple share investments

Simple equity investments are to be measured at fair value in the statement of financial
position, with the fair value changes recognised in profit or loss (FVTPL – fair value
through profit and loss). The entity has an option to elect to recognise the fair value
changes in other comprehensive income (FVTOCI – fair value through other
comprehensive income) (IFRS 9.5.4.1).
The FVTOCI election can only be made if the equity investment is not held for trading; if it
is held for trading the fair value adjustment will be recognised in profit or loss (FVTPL).
Unquoted equities also have to be measured at fair value (not at cost). Despite the fair
value measurement requirement for all equity investments, IFRS 9.B5.5 contains guidance
on when cost may be the best estimate of fair value and also when it might not be
representative of fair value.
1.1.3.4 Separate financial statements
Separate financial statements are those presented in addition to consolidated financial

statements. When preparing separate financial statements an entity could elect to account
for its investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates either at cost, or in
accordance with IFRS 9, Financial Instuments, or using the equity method as described in
IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint ventures (IAS27.4).
1.1.3.5 Summary
Does the company have YES Subsidiary =

consolidate
control?
IFRS 10
NO
Joint arrangement =
YES IFRS 11
Does the
company have
joint control?
NO Joint operation =
the share of interest in
Does the the assets, liabilities, Joint venture =
company have income and expenses equity
significant IFRS 11 accounting
influence? IAS 28
YES
NO
Equity investment Associate =
= IFRS 9 equity accounting
IAS 28
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1.2 AT ACQUISITION
1.2.1 Definitions (IFRS 3 – appendix A and IFRS 10)
Acquiree The business or businesses which the acquirer obtains control of

in a business combination
Acquirer The entity that obtains control of the acquiree.
Acquisition date The date on which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree.
Business An integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being
conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return in
the form of dividends, lower costs or other economic benefits
directly to investors or other owners, members or participants.
Business A transaction or other event that gives an acquirer control of one
combination or more businesses.
Control An investor controls an investee when it has all three of the
following (IFRS 10.7):
• power over the investee
An investor has power over an investee when
it has existing rights
that give it the current ability
to direct the relevant activities of the investee.
• exposure (or rights) to variable returns through its

relationship with the investee
• the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the
amount of returns to which it is exposed
Fair value The amount for which as asset could be exchanged or a liability
settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length
transaction.
Goodwill An asset representing the future economic benefits arising from
other assets acquired in a business combination that are not
individually identified and separately recognised.
Identifiable An asset is identifiable if it either
• is separable, (that is capable of being separated or
divided from the entity and sold, transferred, licensed,
rented or exchanged) , either individually or together with
a related contract, identifiable asset or liability, regardless
of whether the entity intends to do so
OR
• arises from contractual or other legal rights, regardless of
whether those rights are transferable or separable from
the entity or from other rights and obligations.
Non-controlling The equity in a subsidiary not directly or indirectly attributable to
interests a parent.
Owners For the purpose of IFRS 3, "owners" is used broadly to include
holders of equity interests of investor-owned entities, and
owners or members of, or participants in, mutual entities.
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1.2.2 Objective (IFRS 3.1)

This standard deals with the principles and requirements pertaining to how the acquirer
should:
• recognise and measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed
and any non-controlling interests in the acquiree;
• recognise and measure the goodwill acquired in the business combination or
gain from a bargain purchase; and
• determine what information to disclose to enable users of the financial
statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business
combination.
1.2.3 Scope (IFRS 3.2)

IFRS 3 applies to transactions or events that meet the definition of a business
combination. IFRS 3 does not apply to the following:
• formation of a joint venture;
• the acquisition of an asset (or group of assets) that does not constitute a business; and
• a combination of entities or businesses under common control.
1.2.4 Identifying a business combination

Take note of the process to be followed on acquiring a business combination. Refer to the
schematic summary in the chapter on IFRS 3 in Group statements (volume 1) for more
information about this process.
Apply the definition of a business combination to determine whether a transaction or other

events result in a business combination. If the assets acquired are not a business, then the
entity shall account for the transaction or other event as an asset acquisition (IFRS 3.3).
A business is an integrated set of activities and assets capable of
being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return.
A business combination is a transaction or other event in which the

acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses.
1.2.5 The acquisition method (IFRS 3.4)
The following steps are taken in applying the acquisition method to account for business
combinations:
1 Identifying the acquirer

2 Determining the acquisition date
3 Identifying the consideration transferred
4 Measuring the consideration transferred
5 Identifying and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
6 Measuring the non-controlling interests
7 Determining the amount of goodwill or the gain on a bargain purchase
8 Accounting for any measurement period adjustments
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It is important that you realise that the abovementioned process only
happens once, namely on the date that control is acquired. This
process is determined by IFRS 3. The subsequent consolidation of
subsidiaries after the acquisition date is prescribed by IFRS 10.
Step 1: Identifying the acquirer
For each business combination, one of the combining entities shall be identified as the
acquirer. The entity that obtains control of the acquiree is thus the acquirer.
The relationship between the combining entities determines which
entity obtains control. IFRS 10.7 defines control. An investor controls
an investee when it is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its
involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns
through its power over the investee.
If the acquirer cannot be clearly identified, additional factors should

considered, such as
— the form of consideration transferred

— the relative size of the combining entities
— relative voting rights
— the composition of the board of directors or senior management
Step 2: Determining the acquisition date
The acquisition date is the date on which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree.
In general terms the acquisition date is the date on which the acquirer legally transfers the
consideration, acquires the assets and assumes the liabilities of the acquiree (the "closing
date" of the transaction).
Control can be obtained on a date that is earlier or later than the closing date. The
following are examples of such situations:
• A written agreement provides that the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree on a
date before the closing date.
• Certain suspensive legal conditions are met (such as the completion of a due diligence
review).
It is only from the acquisition date that the results of the subsidiary are
included in the consolidated financial statements of the group (IFRS
10.20).
The acquisition date is also the date on which the fair values of the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed, non-controlling interests and
goodwill/gain on bargain purchase are measured.
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Step 3: Identifying the consideration transferred
If a parent obtains an equity interest in a subsidiary the parent can settle the purchase
price in different ways. The most common way is to settle it by means of cash only. Even
though this is the most common way, we must remember that it is definitely not the only
way to settle the purchase price.
The agreement can state that the purchase price may be settled either by a transfer of
cash, a transfer of assets, taking over liabilities, shares issued by the acquirer (this would
result in a crossholding and crossholdings are not examinable in FAC3704) or already
issued shares of the parent obtained from the parent's non-controlling interests.
Furthermore it is important to note that the purchase price can be settled in a combination
of the aforementioned ways.
Step 4: Measuring the consideration transferred
The consideration transferred is measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Cash
payments do not present measurement difficulties; however, the measurement of other
forms of consideration may require judgement and it may be necessary to obtain
independent valuations.
For illustrative purposes examples explaining this concept have been compiled. They
show that the purchase price may be settled using a combination of options.
Let us look at a few different scenarios:
(a) Consideration only consists of cash.
EXAMPLE 1.1
Information provided:
Assume the P Limited Group uses the partial goodwill method to account for goodwill and
non-controlling interests.
P Limited obtained control with the acquisition of an 80% equity interest in the share
capital of S Limited on 1 January 20.9 and paid R140 000 cash to the sellers of the shares
(previous shareholder(s)) to settle the purchase price.
At acquisition date the equity of S Limited consisted of the following:

R
Share capital (100 000 shares) 100 000
Retained earnings 50 000
If the purchase price of the interest in a subsidiary is settled by only transferring cash from
the parent to the previous shareholders, the following journals are recorded:
JOURNALS IN THE SEPARATE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF P LIMITED
Dr Cr
R R
Investment in S Limited 140 000
Bank (cash) 140 000
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PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS FOR THE P LIMITED GROUP
Dr Cr
R R
Share capital 100 000
Goodwill ((140 000 + 30 000) – (100 000 + 50 000)) 20 000
Non-controlling interests ((100 000 + 50 000) x 20%) 30 000
(b) Consideration consists of a combination of cash and non-current assets.
EXAMPLE 1.2
Assume the same information as provided in example 1.1, except that P Limited paid
R100 000 in cash and transferred a vehicle with a carrying amount of R40 000 (equal to
market value) and an original cost of R60 000 to the previous shareholder(s) to settle the
payment for the purchase price of R140 000.
If the purchase price of the interest in a subsidiary is settled with both cash transferred
from the parent to the previous shareholder(s) as well as a vehicle, the following journals
are recorded:

Dr Cr
R R
Bank (cash) 100 000
Vehicle (at cost)* 60 000
Accumulated depreciation – vehicles (60 000 – 40 000)* 20 000
*The carrying amount of the vehicle needs to be derecognised from P Limited's records.

Dr Cr
R R
Goodwill ((140 000 + 30 000) – (100 000 + 50 000)) 20 000
The asset is transferred to the previous shareholder(s) at the market
value of the asset.
There is no difference between the at acquisition date pro forma
consolidation journals in examples 1.1 and 1.2. The only difference is
in the separate records of P Limited. P Limited derecognises the
vehicle transferred, as P Limited no longer owns the vehicle.
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(c) Consideration consists of a combination of cash and an investment in equity

shares.
EXAMPLE 1.3
Assume the same information provided as in example 1.1, except that P Limited paid
R100 000 cash and transferred 10 000 ordinary equity shares in W Limited, with a market
value of R4 per share, to settle the purchase price of R140 000 for the acquisition of an
80% interest.
The payment of the cash and the transfer of the shares (transfer of asset) in W Limited will
be recorded as follows:

Dr Cr
R R
Bank (cash) 100 000
Investment in W Limited (10 000 shares x R4) 40 000

Dr Cr
R R
Goodwill ((140 000 + 30 000) – (100 000 + 50 000)) 20 000
EXAMPLE 1.4
Assume the same information provided as in example 1.1, except that P Limited paid
R100 000 cash and issued 10 000 of its own ordinary equity shares, with a market value of
R4 per share, to the previous shareholders of S Limited to settle the purchase price of
R140 000.
The payment of the cash and the transfer of the shares (transfer of asset) in P Limited will
be recorded as follows:

Dr Cr
R R
Bank (cash) 100 000
Share capital (10 000 shares x R4) 40 000
JOURNALS IN THE SEPARATE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF S LIMITED

There is no separate journal entry in S Limited's own records, since P Limited acquired
its interest directly from the previous shareholders. Thus, the shares in P Limited are
the investment of the previous shareholders of S Limited and not S Limited itself.
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Dr Cr
R R
Goodwill ((140 000 + 30 000) – (100 000 + 50 000)) 20 000
If P Limited had issued its own shares to S Limited as settlement of
the purchase price of its investment in S Limited, S Limited would
have had an investment in P Limited that would need to be
eliminated on consolidation.
For consolidation purposes the P Limited Group is seen as one legal

entity and thus cannot have an investment in itself. This type of
investment of P Limited in S Limited and S Limited in P Limited is
referred to as crossholdings, which is not covered in FAC3704.
Step 5: Recognising and measuring the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities
assumed
IFRS 3.18 requires that the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed be
measured at their acquisition date fair values. This is applicable even if the business
combination is achieved in stages, or if less than 100% of the equity interest is held at the
acquisition date.
At the acquisition date, the acquirer shall recognise the following separately from goodwill:
• the identifiable assets acquired;

• the liabilities assumed; and
• any non-controlling interests in the acquiree.
The following conditions must be met before the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities
assumed can be recognised in a business combination:
• the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed must meet the definitions of
assets and liabilities as in the Framework for Preparation and Presentation of Financial
Statements;
• the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed must be part of what the
acquirer and the acquiree exchanged in the business combination rather than a result
of separate transactions; and
• existing goodwill (in the books of the subsidiary) is not an identifiable intangible asset.
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The following are not liabilities at the acquisition date as there is no
present obligation to pay them:
• costs that the acquirer expects but is not obliged to incur in the
future;
• costs to terminate the employment of an acquiree's employees
or to relocate these employees; and
• costs incurred due to the acquisition, such as the cost of
restructuring the acquiree.
These costs are only recognised after the date of acquisition when
an obligation arises to pay them.
(i) Exceptions to the recognition and measurement principle:
Exception: Item:
Recognition principle – Contingent liabilities
Measurement principle – Reacquired rights
– Share-based payment awards
– Assets held for sale
Recognition and measurement principle – Income taxes
– Employee benefits
– Indemnification assets
(ii) Adjustments at date of acquisition
(a) Revaluation in the records of the subsidiary

If a subsidiary revalues its net assets at the acquisition date to fair value and recognises
the revalued amounts in its own records at acquisition date, then no adjustments are
required on consolidation since the assets of the subsidiary are already recognised at fair
value in the records of the investee (subsidiary) and will thus be included as such in the
consolidated financial statements.
(b) Revaluation not recorded in the records of the subsidiary

If a subsidiary revalues its net assets at the acquisition date to fair value and does not
recognise the revalued amounts in its own records at acquisition date, then an adjustment
is required for consolidation purposes to recognise the revalued assets of the subsidiary. A
pro forma journal entry has to be passed on consolidation to bring the revaluation into
account.
— Non-depreciable asset
If a non-depreciable asset (such as land) has been revalued to its fair value which is
higher than its carrying amount, then a revaluation surplus will be included in the
calculation of the net identifiable assets and liabilities (i.e. equity) of the subsidiary at the
acquisition date. A part of the revaluation surplus will be allocated to the non-controlling
interests.
If the asset that has been revalued is a non-depreciable asset, there will be tax
implications and deferred tax will need to be calculated. (Refer to subsection (d) for a
discussion of the tax implications of the revaluation.)
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— Depreciable asset
If a depreciable asset (such as plant and equipment) has been revalued to its fair value
which is higher than its carrying amount, then a revaluation surplus will be included in the
calculation of the net identifiable assets and liabilities (i.e. equity) of the subsidiary at the
acquisition date. The depreciation for the group must be calculated on the revalued
amount. A part of the revaluation surplus as well as a part of the depreciation of the group
is allocated to the non-controlling interests.
If the asset that has been revalued is a depreciable asset, then there will be tax
implications and deferred tax will need to be calculated. (Refer to subsection (d) for a
discussion of the tax implications of the revaluation.)
(c) Investments in equity instruments
When a parent acquires an investment in a subsidiary, the investment may be treated in

any of the following three ways in the separate financial statements of the parent:
The equity investment can be measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
OR
The entity can elect to measure the equity investment at fair value through other
comprehensive income (FVTOCI).
OR
The entity can elect to measure the equity investment using the equity method described
in IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
The option selected by the parent company will be specified in questions.
Refer to subsection (d) for a discussion of the tax implications when investments in equity
instruments are remeasured to fair value.
ILLUSTRATION 1
P Limited paid R110 000 for a 100% investment in S Limited on 1 January 20.10. The
retained earnings on this date were R22 000. P Limited has controlled S Limited since this
date.
At the acquisition date of S Limited, there were no unidentified assets, liabilities or

contingent liabilities in existence, and the fair values of all assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities of S Limited were equal to the carrying amounts thereof.
P Limited measures its equity investments at fair value through profit and loss.
The company tax rate is 28% and CGT is calculated at 66,6% thereof.
The movements in fair value for this investment are as follows:

R
Current year: gain in fair value 25 000
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The financial information for P Limited and S Limited as shown in columns 1 and 2 is the
financial information for the year ended 31 December 20.10:
1 2 3 4 5
Consoli-
dated
P Limited S Limited J1 J2 financial
infor-
mation
Debits R R R R R
Property, plant and equipment 180 000 120 000 — — 300 000
Investment in S Limited 135 000 — (25 000) (110 000) —
Goodwill — — — 8 000 8 000
Current assets 40 000 23 600 — — 63 600
Income tax expense 17 262 8 400 (4 662) — 21 000
372 262 152 000 (29 662) (102 000) 392 600
Credits
Share capital
(100 000 and 80 000 ordinary shares) 100 000 80 000 — (80 000) 100 000
Retained earnings 160 000 38 000 — (22 000) 176 000
Deferred tax 4 662 — (4 662) — —
Gross profit 45 000 30 000 — — 75 000
Other income (gain on fair value
adjustment (P/L)) 25 000 — (25 000) — —
Current liabilities 37 600 4 000 — — 41 600
372 262 152 000 (29 662) (102 000) 392 600
The effect of the following pro forma consolidation journals on the consolidated financial
statements is shown in columns 3 and 4:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Other income (gain on fair value adjustments) (P/L) 25 000
Investment in S Limited (SFP) 25 000
Deferred tax (SFP) (25 000 x 28% x 66,6%) 4 662
Income tax expense (P/L) 4 662
Reversal of fair value adjustments by P Ltd for equity investments on
consolidation
J2 Share capital 80 000

Retained earnings at acquisition 22 000
Goodwill (110 000 – 80 000 – 22 000) 8 000
Elimination of owners' equity in S Limited at acquisition
ILLUSTRATION 2
date.

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P Limited measures its equity investments at fair value through profit and loss.
The movements in fair value for this investment were as follows:

R
From 1 January 20.9 to 31 December 20.9: gain in fair value 15 000
Current year: loss in fair value 7 000
1 2 3 4 5 6
Consoli-
dated
P Limited S Limited J1 J2 J3 financial
infor-
mation
Debits R R R R R R
Property, plant and 180 000 120 000 — — — 300 000
equipment
Investment in S Limited 118 000 — (15 000) 7 000 (110 000) —
Goodwill — — — — 8 000 8 000
Current assets 30 000 23 600 — — — 53 600
Other expenses (loss
on fair value adjustment
(P/L) 7 000 — — (7 000) — —
Income tax expense 10 315 8 400 — 1 305 — 20 020
345 315 152 000 (15 000) 1 305 (102 000) 381 620
Credits
Share capital
(100 000 and 80 000
ordinary shares) 100 000 80 000 — — (80 000) 100 000
Retained earnings 159 303 38 000 (12 203) — (22 000) 163 100
Deferred tax 1 492 — (2 797) 1 305 — —
Gross profit 45 000 30 000 — — — 75 000
Current liabilities 39 520 4 000 — — — 43 520
345 315 152 000 (15 000) 1 305 (102 000) 381 620
statements is shown in columns 3, 4 and 5:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Retained earnings – Opening balance 12 203
Deferred tax (15 000 x 28% x 66,6%) 2 797
Reversal of fair value adjustments for equity investments on consolidation
J2 Investment in S Limited (SFP) 7 000

Other expenses (loss on fair value adjustment) (P/L) 7 000
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Goodwill (110 000 – 80 000 – 22 000) 8 000
The consolidated financial information is shown in column 6.
ILLUSTRATION 3
date.

P Limited measures its equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive
income.

R
The financial information for P Limited and S Limited as shown in columns 1 and 2 is
the financial information for the year ended 31 December 20.10:
1 2 3 4 5
Consoli-
dated
P Limited S Limited J1 J2 financial
informa-
tion
Debits R R R R R
Property, plant and equipment 180 000 120 000 — — 300 000
Investment in S Limited 125 000 — (15 000) (110 000) —
Goodwill — — — 8 000 8 000
Current assets 44 000 23 600 — — 67 600
Income tax expense 12 600 8 400 — — 21 000
361 600 152 000 (15 000) (102 000) 396 600
Credits
Share capital
(100 000 and 80 000 ordinary shares) 100 000 80 000 — (80 000) 100 000
Retained earnings 160 000 38 000 — (22 000) 176 000
Mark-to-market reserve 12 203 — (12 203) — —
Gross profit 45 000 30 000 — — 75 000
Deferred tax 2 797 — (2 797) — —
Current liabilities 41 600 4 000 — — 41 600
361 600 152 000 (15 000) (102 000) 396 600
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statements is shown in columns 3 and 4:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Mark-to-market reserve (OCI) 12 203
Goodwill (110 000 – 80 000 – 22 000) 8 000
ILLUSTRATION 4
date.

P Limited measures its equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive
income.

R
From 1 January 20.9 to 31 December 20.9: gain in fair value 15 000
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Consoli-
dated
P Limited S Limited J1 J2 J3 financial
informa-
tion
Debits R R R R R R
Property, plant and
equipment 180 000 120 000 — — — 300 000
Investment in S Limited 132 000 — (15 000) (7 000) (110 000) —
Goodwill — — — 8 000 8 000
Current assets 44 000 23 600 — — — 67 600
Income tax expense 12 600 8 400 — — — 21 000
368 600 152 000 (15 000) (7 000) (102 000) 396 600
Credits
Share capital
(100 000 and 80 000
ordinary shares) 100 000 80 000 — — (80 000) 100 000
Retained earnings 160 000 38 000 — — (22 000) 176 000
Mark-to-market reserve 17 898 — (12 203) (5 695) — —
Gross profit 45 000 30 000 — — — 75 000
Deferred tax 4 102 — (2 797) (1 305) — —
Current liabilities 41 600 4 000 — — — 45 600
368 600 152 000 (15 000) (7 000) (102 000) 396 600
statements is shown in columns 3, 4 and 5:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Mark-to-market reserve (OCI) (SOCIE) 12 203
J2 Mark-to-market reserve (OCI) 5 695


Goodwill (110 000 – 80 000 – 22 000) 8 000
(d) Tax implications of intragroup transactions
— Implications of capital gains tax

Capital gains tax has an impact on the preparation of consolidated annual financial
statements as there may have been assets which were revalued as part of the acquisition
of a subsidiary. The effect of the revaluation must be accounted for in the consolidation
process.
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Capital gains tax on property, plant and equipment is payable on the capital profit after
1 October 2001. It forms part of current tax. The proceeds up until the asset's cost price
are taxed at the current tax rate of 28%.
66,6% of the proceeds above the cost price (or base cost) of the asset (capital gain) is
taxed at 28%. Therefore the effective tax payable on the capital gain is 66,6% x 28% =
18,648%.
For FAC3704 purposes the base cost is considered to be equal to the original cost price
of the asset.
From 1 March 2012 the capital gains tax (CGT) inclusion rate has changed from 50% to
66,6%. The effective CGT tax rate has therefore also changed from 14% (50% x 28%) to
18,648% (66,6% x 28%).
The tutorial letters you receive during the year use a 66,6% CGT inclusion rate.
EXAMPLE 1.5
Blue Limited sold a motor vehicle for R600 000.
The tax base of the motor vehicle at date of sale was R400 000.
The motor vehicle originally cost R500 000. Assume a tax rate of 28%. CGT is calculated
at 66,6% thereof.
R R
Profit on sale of motor vehicle 600 000 – 400 000 = 200 000
Calculation of capital gains tax:

Selling price – cost price 600 000 – 500 000 = 100 000 x 66,6% x 28% 18 648
Cost price – tax base 500 000 – 400 000 = 100 000 x 28% 28 000
46 648
— Capital gains tax on property, plant and equipment
Should an asset be revalued then the carrying amount of the asset is increased and
deferred tax should be provided for on the revalued amount.
— Deferred tax on the revaluation of property, plant and equipment
If the asset that has been revalued is a non-depreciable asset then there will be tax
implications. Deferred tax will need to be raised on the revaluation surplus that will reflect
the tax consequences of selling the asset (such as land), as the carrying amount of the
asset can only be recovered by the sale of the asset.
Should a revaluation surplus arise on the revaluation of a depreciable asset (buildings,

plant and equipment) then deferred tax is provided for on the revaluation surplus. The
difference between the carrying amount of a revalued asset and its tax base is a
temporary difference even if the entity has no intention of selling the asset (IAS 12.20). If
the entity has no intention to sell the asset then the revalued carrying amount reflects the
value of economic benefits that the entity expects to recover through the use of the asset.
In this case the deferred tax must be provided for at the tax rate applicable to taxable
income. Currently the tax rate amounts to 28% on taxable income.
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The basis of raising deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities should be to reflect the
tax consequences of the manner in which the entity expects to recoup or recover the
carrying amount of its assets or liabilities at the reporting date (IAS 12.51). Therefore, if it
is the entity's intention to sell a depreciable asset in the near future, then the provision for
deferred tax on the revaluation surplus up to base cost is provided for at 28% (recovered
through the generation of income) and the deferred tax on the portion above base cost
would be provided for at 18,648% (66,6% x 28%), as this portion of the taxable gain would
only be realised through selling the asset (see example above).
SUMMARY:
The provision for deferred tax on the revaluation of property, plant and equipment is as
follows:
(1) If land is revalued, deferred tax should be provided for on the total surplus above
base cost at 18,648% (66,6% x 28%), irrespective of whether or not there is any
intention to dispose of the land as the carrying amount of the land (a non-
depreciable asset) can only be recovered by means of a sale. This would be the
case even if there is no present intention to sell the land.
(2) Where no decision has been made to sell a depreciable asset, deferred tax
should be provided for at 28% on the total revaluation surplus (including the
amount in excess of historical cost). This is done because the carrying amount of
the asset will be realised through the use of the asset.
(3) If a decision has been made to sell a depreciable asset, deferred tax should be
provided for as follows: on the revaluation surplus up to the original cost at 28%
and on the excess above original cost at 18,648% (66,6% x 28%) (CGT rate).
(4) Deferred tax relating to the revaluation should be charged directly to equity.
— Capital gains tax on an investment in equity instruments
The remeasurement of equity investments (mark-to-market reserve) also has a capital

gains tax implication. 66,6% of the potential capital gain above cost (assumed to be the
original cost price) will be taxable at the current tax rate. Therefore deferred tax should be
provided for on the fair value adjustment above cost price at 18,648% (66,6% x 28%).
Step 6: Measuring the non-controlling interests

Each identifiable asset and liability is measured at its acquisition-date fair value. Any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree is measured
• at fair value (full goodwill method)
OR
• as the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the acquiree's net identifiable
assets (partial goodwill method)
Work through the examples in Group statements.
Please refer to the examples that follow for the calculation of goodwill. These examples
illustrate the above.
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The acquirer can elect, on a transaction-by-transaction basis, to
measure any non-controlling interests at the acquisition date using
either of the above-mentioned methods. In other words, the method
chosen is not an accounting policy.
The parent controls the economic resources of the subsidiary.

Therefore the full carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the
subsidiary are included in the consolidated statement of financial
position. The portion of the net assets of the subsidiary owned by the
non-controlling shareholders is shown as a separate component of
equity in the consolidated statement of financial position and is
described as non-controlling interests.
Because of its control over the subsidiary, the parent plays a dominant
role in the operations of the subsidiary. Therefore the subsidiary's
revenue and expenses are included in full in the consolidated
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
The profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year is split
between the amount attributable to owners of the parent and the
amount attributable to the non-controlling interests. It is shown as
follows:
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED …
R
Total profit or loss for the year xxx
Other comprehensive income for the year xxx
Total comprehensive income for the year xxx
Total profit or loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent xxx
Non-controlling interests xxx
xxx
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent xxx
Non-controlling interests xxx
xxx
Step 7: Recognising and measuring goodwill or gain on bargain purchase

(IFRS 3.32 – 3.36)
Goodwill or gain on bargain purchase
Goodwill
Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets
acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately
recognised.
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Gain on bargain purchase

If an acquirer makes a gain on a bargain purchase, IFRS 3.36 requires the following
before such a gain is recognised:
The acquirer shall reassess whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired
and all of the liabilities assumed and shall recognise any additional assets or liabilities that
are identified in that review.
The acquirer shall review the procedures used to measure the amounts that IFRS 3
requires to be recognised at the acquisition date for all the following:
• the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
• the non-controlling interests in the acquiree, if any
• for a business combination achieved in stages, the acquirer's previously held equity
interest in the acquiree
• the consideration transferred
The objective of the review is to ensure that the measurements appropriately reflect
consideration of all available information as of the acquisition date.
Goodwill or gain on bargain purchase is measured as the difference between (A) and (B):
(A) the sum of the following:

― the fair value of the consideration transferred
― the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree
― if the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of any
previously held equity interest in the acquiree
(B) the recognised amount (usually fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed
If the difference is a positive amount (debit), goodwill is recognised. If the difference is a

negative amount (credit), then a gain from a bargain purchase is recognised.
Goodwill is recognised as a non-current asset in the statement of
financial position.
Gain on bargain purchase is recognised as a gain (other income) in

the profit or loss section of the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income in the year in which the acquisition took place.
If the gain on bargain purchase relates to a subsidiary acquired in a

prior period, it will be recognised as part of opening retained earnings
in the statement of changes in equity.
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EXAMPLE 1.6
A Limited acquired control with the acquisition of an 80% interest in B Limited for
R1 100 000 on 1 January 20.8. On this date the share capital of B Limited was R200 000
consisting of 200 000 ordinary shares and the retained earnings amounted to R800 000.
The fair value of the net assets of B Limited amounted to R1 000 000 on 1 January 20.8.
The market value of the shares of B Limited on 1 January 20.8 amounted to R7 per share.
Partial goodwill method
Non-controlling interests in the acquiree measured as the non-controlling interests'

proportionate share of the acquiree's net identifiable assets
ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF B LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 200 000 160 000 40 000
Retained earnings 800 000 640 000 160 000
1 000 000 800 000 200 000
Equity represented by goodwill 300 000 300 000
Consideration and NCI 1 300 000 1 100 000 200 000
The fair value of the net assets of B Limited amounts to R1 000 000.
The non-controlling interests are measured using the partial goodwill
method, thus the non-controlling interests amount to R200 000
(R1 000 000 x 20% = R200 000).
Full goodwill method
Non-controlling interests in the acquiree measured at fair value
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 200 000 160 000 40 000
1 000 000 800 000 200 000a
Equity represented by goodwill
— parent and NCI 380 000 300 000 80 0002
Consideration and NCI at fair value 1 380 000 1 100 000 280 0001
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1
200 000(SC) x 20% x R7 = 280 000
2
280 0001 – 200 000a = 80 000
The non-controlling interests are measured at fair value, thus the non-
controlling interests amount to R280 000 (R7 x 200 000 x 20%).
The goodwill will thus be R380 000.
R1 100 000 (investment) + R280 000 (NCI) – R1 000 000 (net asset
value) = R380 000
EXAMPLE 1.7
A Limited acquired control with the acquisition of a 60% interest in B Limited for
R1 000 000 on 1 January 20.8. On this date the share capital of B Limited was R500 000
consisting of 500 000 ordinary shares. The retained earnings of B Ltd amounted to
R700 000 and the revaluation surplus was R300 000.
On 1 January 20.8 the fair value of the net assets of B Limited amounted to R1 500 000.
The fair value of the non-controlling interests is R650 000 based on the market price of the
shares not obtained.
Ignore tax implications.
100% 60% 40%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 500 000 300 000 200 000
Revaluation surplus 300 000 180 000 120 000
1 500 000 900 000 600 000
Equity represented by goodwill 100 000 100 000 —
Consideration and NCI 1 600 000 1 000 000 600 000
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNAL
Dr Cr
R R
Revaluation surplus 300 000
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 600 000
Investment in B Limited 1 000 000
Goodwill 100 000
Elimination of owners' equity in B Limited at acquisition
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The fair value of the net assets of B Limited amounts to R1 500 000.
The non-controlling interests are measured using the partial goodwill
method, thus the non-controlling interests amount to R600 000
(R1 500 000 x 40% = R600 000).
This represents the non-controlling interests' proportionate share of the

acquiree's net identifiable assets.

100% 60% 40%
Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 500 000 300 000 200 000
Revaluation surplus 300 000 180 000 120 000
1 500 000 900 000 600 0003
– parent and NCI 150 000 100 000 50 0002
Consideration and NCI at fair value 1 650 000 1 000 000 650 0001
1
650 000 (given)
2 1 3
650 000 – 600 000 = 50 000
3
(500 000 + 700 000 + 300 000) x 40% = 600 000
Dr Cr
R R
Non-controlling interests (SFP) (given) 650 000
Investment in B Limited 1 000 000
Goodwill 150 000
Elimination of owners' equity in B Limited at
acquisition
The non-controlling interests are measured at fair value, thus the non-
controlling interests should be R650 000 (given).
The goodwill will thus be R150 000.
R1 000 000 (investment) + R650 000 (NCI) – R1 500 000 (net asset
value) = R150 000.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FULL GOODWILL METHOD AND THE

PARTIAL GOODWILL METHOD
The acquirer can choose which method to apply per acquisition (transaction by
transaction). Therefore this is an accounting choice, not an accounting policy.
The full goodwill method means that the NCI is recognised at fair value at acquisition date.
The question can provide the fair value of the NCI at the acquisition date or it can provide
enough information to calculate the fair value (for example, provide the share price at
acquisition date). See example 1.6.
If the NCI is measured at fair value there will usually be a portion of goodwill or gain on a
bargain purchase attributable to the NCI. This will be the difference between the fair value
of the NCI at acquisition date and the proportionate share of the identifiable net assets of
the NCI at acquisition date.
The total amount of goodwill to be disclosed as per the consolidated SFP will be the
goodwill amount attributable to the parent as well as the goodwill amount attributable to
the NCI.
The partial goodwill method means that the NCI is recognised at its proportionate share of
the identifiable net assets at acquisition date.
The proportionate share means that NCI will merely be the percentage interest of the
identifiable net assets at acquisition date.
If the NCI is measured at the proportionate share of the net identifiable assets, no portion
of goodwill or gain on a bargain purchase will ever be attributable to the NCI, because the
value of NCI is the proportionate or partial value of the net identifiable assets at acquisition
date.
The total amount of goodwill to be disclosed as per the consolidated SFP will only be a
goodwill amount attributable to the parent as there is no goodwill amount attributable to the
NCI under the partial goodwill method.
Step 8: Accounting for any measurement period adjustments
Refer to Group statements for examples and theory.
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EXAMPLE 1.8
On 1 April 20.1 Aden Limited paid R2 300 000 to acquire a 75% interest in Baden Limited.
Aden Limited has controlled Baden Limited since this date.
The information relating to Baden Limited's assets on 1 April 20.1 is as follows:
Plant
Original cost price R2 200 000
Carrying amount R1 500 000
Fair value R2 000 000
Remaining useful life 10 years
Depreciation policy Straight-line method
The remaining net assets of Baden Limited had a fair value of R1 000 000 on that date.
Aden Limited decided to obtain an independent appraisal of the fair value of the plant. The
appraisal was only finalised on 31 August 20.1. The independent appraisal determined the
fair value of the plant to be R1 800 000. The difference in the fair values related to
circumstances that existed on the date of acquisition of Baden Limited.
The non-controlling interests are measured at their proportionate share of Baden Limited's
identifiable net assets.
The company's financial year-end is 30 June 20.1.
The consolidation journal entries to account for the plant of Baden Limited in the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 20.1 will be as follows:
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS (30 JUNE 20.1)

Dr Cr
R R
J1 Plant (2 000 000 – 1 500 000) 500 000
Revaluation surplus – Plant 500 000
J2 Equity – Baden Limited (1 000 000 + 2 000 000) 3 000 000

Non-controlling interests (3 000 000 x 25%) 750 000
Investment in Baden Limited 2 300 000
Goodwill 50 000
J3 Depreciation (500 000 x 10% x 3/12) 12 500

Accumulated depreciation 12 500
Since the independent appraisal was finalised within 12 months of the acquisition date, the
amount that was used for the plant will be corrected retrospectively in the 20.2 financial
statements.
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PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS (30 JUNE 20.2)

Dr Cr
R R
J1 Plant (1 800 000 – 1 500 000) 300 000
Revaluation surplus – Plant 300 000
J2 Equity – Baden Limited (1 000 000 + 1 800 000) 2 800 000

Non-controlling interests (2 800 000 x 25%) 700 000
Investment in Baden Limited 2 300 000
Goodwill 200 000
J3 Retained earnings (300 000 x 10% x 3/12) 7 500

J4 Depreciation for 20.2 (300 000 x 10%) 30 000

According to IFRS 3, goodwill needs to be calculated on the acquisition
date (in this example 1 April 2001). To calculate goodwill we need to
know what the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the
acquiree is at this date. Sometimes the actual fair value of the assets
takes some time to determine and therefore the company needs to
make an estimate of that fair value.
In this example the company estimated that the fair value was
R2 000 000 and calculated goodwill of R50 000 based on its best
estimate. The IFRS states that a company has 12 months to finalise
this estimation.
On 31 August 2001 (within 12 months of the acquisition date) the

company received independent advice that at acquisition date the
asset was actually worth R1 800 000 and not R2 000 000, as had
originally been estimated.
As the new fair value was determined within 12 months of the

acquisition date, the company could use this R1 800 000 to determine
what the goodwill should have been at the acquisition date (R200 000).
The journals for 2002 are then drawn up as if the fair value of the plant
at acquisition date was determined to be R1 800 000 (retrospectively).
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1.3 DISCLOSURE
The acquirer shall disclose information that enables users of financial statements to
evaluate the nature and financial effect of a business combination that occurs
― either during the current reporting period
― or after the end of the reporting period but before the financial statements are
authorised for issue (IFRS 3.59)
To meet the above objective the acquirer shall disclose the following information for each
business combination that occurs during the reporting period:
a) the name and a description of the acquiree

b) the acquisition date
c) the percentage of voting equity interests acquired
d) the primary reasons for the business combination and a description of how the acquirer
obtained control of the acquiree
e) a qualitative description of the factors that make up the goodwill recognised, such as
― expected synergies from combining operations of the acquiree and the
acquirer
― intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition
― other factors
f) the acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred and the acquisition
date fair value of each major class of consideration, such as
― cash
― other tangible or intangible assets, including a business or subsidiary of the
acquirer
― liabilities incurred, for example a liability for contingent consideration
― equity interests of the acquirer, including the number of instruments or
interests issued or issuable and the method of determining the fair value of
those instruments or interests
g) for contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets

― the amount recognised as of the acquisition date
― a description of the arrangement and the basis for determining the amount of
the payment
― an estimate of the range of outcomes (undiscounted) or, if a range cannot be
estimated, that fact and the reasons why a range cannot be estimated. If the
maximum amount of the payment is unlimited, the acquirer shall disclose that
fact.
h) for acquired receivables

― the fair value of the receivables
― the gross contractual amounts receivable
― the best estimate at the acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not
expected to be collected
The disclosures shall be provided by the major classes of receivables, such

as loans, direct finance leases and any other class of receivables.
i) the amounts recognised as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed
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j) for each contingent liability information required in IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent
Liabilities and Contingent Assets. If a contingent liability is not recognised because its
fair value cannot be measured reliably, the acquirer shall disclose the information
required by IAS 37.86 and the reasons why the liability cannot be measured reliably.
k) the total amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes
l) for transactions that are recognised separately from the acquisition of assets and
assumption of liabilities in the business combination, the following disclosure is
required:
― a description of each transaction
― how the acquirer accounted for each transaction
― the amounts recognised for each transaction and the line item in the financial
statements in which each amount is recognised
― if the transaction is the effective settlement of a pre-existing relationship, the
method used to determine the settlement amount
m) The disclosure of separately recognised transactions shall include the amount of

acquisition-related costs and, separately, the amount of those costs recognised as an
expense, and the line item or items in the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income in which those expenses are recognised. The amount of any
issue costs not recognised as an expense and how they were recognised shall also be
disclosed.
n) in a bargain purchase
― the amount of any gain recognised
― the line item in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income in which the gain is recognised
― a description of the reasons why the transaction resulted in a gain
o) for each business combination in which the acquirer holds less than 100 per cent of the
equity interests in the acquiree at the acquisition date
― the amount of the non-controlling interests in the acquiree recognised at the
acquisition date and the measurement basis for that amount
― for each non-controlling interests in an acquiree measured at fair value, the
valuation techniques and key model inputs used for determining that value
p) in a business combination achieved in stages

― the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest in the acquiree held by
the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date
― the amount of any gain or loss recognised as a result of remeasuring to fair
value the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer before the
business combination
― the line item in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income in which that gain or loss is recognised
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q) the following information:
― the amounts of revenue and profit or loss of the acquiree since the
acquisition date included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income for the reporting period
― the revenue and profit or loss of the combined entity for the current reporting
period as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that
occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual
reporting period
If disclosure of any of the information required is impractical, the acquirer shall disclose
that fact and explain why the disclosure is impractical. IFRS 3 uses the term “impractical”
with the same meaning as in IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates
and Errors.
For individually immaterial business combinations occurring during the reporting period
that are material collectively, the acquirer shall disclose in aggregate the information
required by paragraphs (e) to (q).
If the acquisition date of a business combination is after the end of the reporting period but
before the financial statements are authorised for issue, the acquirer shall disclose the
information required by paragraphs (a) to (q) unless the initial accounting for the business
combination is incomplete at the time the financial statements are authorised for issue. In
that situation, the acquirer shall describe which disclosures could not be made and the
reasons why they cannot be made.
The acquirer shall disclose information that enables users of its financial statements to
evaluate the financial effects of adjustments recognised in the current reporting period that
relate to business combinations that occurred in the period or previous reporting periods
(IFRS 3.61).
To meet the above objective the acquirer shall disclose the following information for each
material business combination or in the aggregate for individually immaterial business
combinations that are material collectively:
a) if the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete for particular assets,
liabilities, non-controlling interests or items of consideration and the amounts
recognised in the financial statements for the business combination thus have been
determined only provisionally
― the reasons why the initial accounting for the business combination is
incomplete
― the assets, liabilities, equity interests or items of consideration for which the
initial accounting is incomplete
― the nature and amount of any measurement period adjustments recognised
during the reporting period in accordance with IFRS 3.49
b) for each reporting period after the acquisition date until the entity collects, sells or
otherwise loses the right to a contingent consideration asset, or until the entity settles a
contingent consideration liability or the liability is cancelled or expires
― any changes in the recognised amounts, including any differences arising

upon settlement
― any changes in the range of outcomes (undiscounted) and the reasons for
those changes
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― the valuation techniques and key model inputs used to measure contingent
consideration
c) for contingent liabilities recognised in a business combination, the acquirer shall

disclose the information required in terms of IAS 37.85 for each class of provision.
d) a reconciliation of the carrying amount of goodwill at the beginning and end of the
reporting period showing separately
― the gross amount and accumulated impairment losses at the beginning of the
reporting period
― additional goodwill recognised during the reporting period, except goodwill
included in a disposal group that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be
classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5, Non-current Assets
Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
― adjustments resulting from the subsequent recognition of deferred tax assets
during the reporting period
― goodwill included in a disposal group classified as held for sale in accordance
with IFRS 5 and goodwill derecognised during the reporting period without
having previously been included in a disposal group classified as held for
sale
― impairment losses recognised during the reporting period in accordance with
IAS 36, Impairment of Assets. IAS 36 requires disclosure of information
about the recoverable amount and impairment of goodwill in addition to this
requirement.
― net exchange rate differences arising during the reporting period in
accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
― any other changes in the carrying amount during the reporting period
― the gross amount and accumulated impairment losses at the end of the
reporting period
e) the amount and an explanation of any gain or loss recognised in the current reporting
period that both
― relates to the identifiable assets acquired or liabilities assumed in a business

combination that was effected in the current or previous reporting period
AND
― is of such a size, nature or incidence that disclosure is relevant to
understanding the combined entity's financial statements
If the specific disclosures required by IFRS 3 and other IFRSs do not meet the objectives
set out above, the acquirer shall disclose whatever additional information is necessary to
meet those objectives.
Consolidated and separate financial statements

Please refer to the chapters in Group statements.
The following disclosures shall be made in consolidated financial statements:
a) the nature of the relationship between the parent and a subsidiary when the parent
does not own, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, more than half of the voting
power
b) the reasons why the ownership, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, of more than
half of the voting or potential voting power of an investee, does not constitute control
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c) the end of the reporting period of the financial statements of a subsidiary when such
financial statements are used to prepare consolidated financial statements and are as
of a date or for a period that is different from that of the parent's financial statements,
as well as the reason for using a different date or period
d) the nature and extent of any significant restrictions (for example resulting from
borrowing arrangements or regulatory requirements) on the ability of subsidiaries to
transfer funds to the parent in the form of cash dividends or to repay loans or advances
e) a schedule that shows the effects of any changes in a parent's ownership interest in a
subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control over the equity attributable to owners of
the parent (IFRS 12.18)
f) if control of a subsidiary is lost, the parent shall disclose the gain or loss, if any,
recognised and (IFRS 12.19):
― the portion of that gain or loss attributable to recognising any investment retained
in the former subsidiary at its fair value at the date when control is lost
― the line item or items in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income in which the gain or loss is recognised (if not presented separately in the
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income)
When separate financial statements are prepared for a parent that is exempt from
preparing consolidated financial statements, those separate financial statements shall
disclose (IAS 27.16)
a) the fact that the financial statements are separate financial statements; that the
exemption from consolidation has been used; the name and country of incorporation or
residence of the entity whose consolidated financial statements that comply with the
International Financial Reporting Standards have been produced for public use; and
the address where those consolidated financial statements are obtainable
b) a list of significant investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates,
including the name, country of incorporation or residence, proportion of ownership
interest and, if different, proportion of voting power held
c) a description of the method used to account for the investments listed under (b)
When a parent (other than a parent that is exempt from preparing consolidated financial
statements), a venturer with an interest in a jointly controlled entity or an investor in an
associate prepares separate financial statements, those separate financial statements
shall disclose (IAS 27.17)
a) the fact that the statements are separate financial statements and the reasons why
those statements are prepared if not required by law
b) a list of significant investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates,
including the name, country of incorporation or residence, proportion of ownership
interest and, if different, proportion of voting power held
c) a description of the method used to account for the investments listed under (b)
Furthermore, it shall identify that the consolidated financial statements are prepared in
accordance with IFRS 10, IFRS 11 or IAS 28 to which they relate.
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1.4 PURCHASE OF SHARES (CUM DIV)
IFRS references:
Dividends from a subsidiary, a joint venture or an associate are recognised in the separate
financial statements of an entity when the entity’s right to receive the dividend has been
established. Dividends are recognised in profit and loss unless the entity elects to use the
equity method, in which case the dividend is recognised as a reduction from the carrying
amount of the investment. (IAS 27.12)
Dividends are recognised in profit or loss when:

(a) the entity’s right to receive payment of the dividend is established;
(b) it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the
entity; and
(c) the amount of the dividend can be reliably measured. (IFRS 9.5.7.1A)
Dividends on investments are recognised in profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9,

unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the investment.
(IFRS 9 B5.7.1).
An investment in a subsidiary, joint venture or associate must be tested for impairment if
the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of that entity in the period the
dividend is declared (IAS 36 (h)(ii)).
ILLUSTRATION 1
On 30 June 20.1 the parent purchased an investment in the subsidiary for R200 000. The
subsidiary proposed and declared an ordinary dividend on 15 July, payable to
shareholders registered on 25 July 20.1. The parent received a dividend of R10 000.
Dr Investments in S Ltd 200 000

Cr Bank 200 000
Dr Bank 10 000
Cr Dividend income (P/L) 10 000
ILLUSTRATION 2
On 20 July 20.1 the parent purchased an investment in the subsidiary for R210 000. The
subsidiary proposed and declared an ordinary dividend on 15 July, payable to
shareholders registered on 25 July 20.1. The parent received a dividend of R10 000.
At the acquisition date (20 July) the subsidiary's shares traded cum div and the parent
effectively also paid for the dividend to be received as the dividend had already been
declared.
Dr Investments in S Ltd 200 000

Dr Debtors (dividend receivable) 10 000
Cr Bank 210 000
Dr Bank 10 000
Cr Debtors (dividend receivable) 10 000
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ILLUSTRATION 3
On 30 June 20.1 the parent purchased 50 000 R2, 10% cumulative non-redeemable non-
convertible preference shares of a subsidiary for R105 000.
At the acquisition date (30 June) the preference shares most likely traded cum div as the
preference dividends would be known and determinable.
On 31 December the parent received a dividend of R10 000.
Dr Investments in S Ltd – Preference shares 100 000

Dr Debtors (dividend receivable)
(50 000 shares x R2 x 10% x first 6/12 months) 5 000
Cr Bank 105 000
Dr Bank 10 000
Cr Debtors (dividend receivable) 5 000
Cr Dividend income (P/L)
(50 000 shares x R2 x 10% x last 6/12 months) 5 000
1.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

After having studied this learning unit you should be able to
• describe a group of companies

• distinguish between a subsidiary, an associate and a joint
arrangement
• define and interpret control, significant influence and joint control
• distinguish between the accounting treatment of a subsidiary, an
associate, a joint arrangement and an investment
• apply and account for the measurement criteria of identifiable assets
acquired and liabilities assumed (including contingent liabilities) at
their acquisition date fair values, in terms of IFRS 3
• account for non-controlling interests according to IFRS 10
• account for the consideration at acquisition as well as any acquisition
costs in terms of IFRS 3
• account for goodwill or gain on bargain purchase according to IFRS 3
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LEARNING UNIT 2
CONSOLIDATIONS AFTER THE
DATE OF ACQUISITION
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5 LEARNING UNIT 2
Consolidations after the date of acquisition
Learning outcome 2
After studying this learning unit, you should be able to prepare group financial
statements after the date of acquisition according to the requirements of the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Since acquisition — application of IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements
2.3 Impairment of goodwill
2.4 Losses incurred by a subsidiary
2.5 Revision example
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on consolidations after acquisition date in Group statements.
2.1 INTRODUCTION
In principle the consolidated statements of a group are nothing more than the combined
statements of all the companies in the group. However, certain adjustments need to be
made before we can speak of consolidated statements. The principles, procedures and the
adjustments that are needed to prepare and present the consolidated financial statements
for a group of companies will be discussed in this learning unit.
2.2 SINCE ACQUISITION — APPLICATION OF IFRS 10
2.2.1 Objective
IFRS 10 deals with the following:
• the circumstances in which an entity must consolidate the financial statements of
another entity (being a subsidiary)
• the principle of control and establishing control as the basis for consolidation
• how to apply the principle of control and how to identify whether an investor controls
an investee
• the accounting requirements for the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• accounting for changes in ownership interests in a subsidiary
• accounting for the loss of control of a subsidiary
• the information that an entity must disclose to enable users of the financial
statements to evaluate the nature of the relationship between the entity and its
subsidiaries
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2.2.2 Consolidation procedures
The consolidation procedures that should be applied in preparing the consolidated

financial statements are set out in IFRS 10.B86 to B93. The consolidation procedures are
as follows:
(i) The financial statements of the parent entity and its subsidiaries are combined on a
line-by-line basis by adding together like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income
and expenses.
(ii) The following steps must be taken to ensure that the consolidated financial
statements present financial information about the group as that of a single entity:
• The carrying amount of the parent’s investment in each subsidiary and the
parent’s portion of equity of each subsidiary must be eliminated.
• The resultant goodwill must be treated in accordance with IFRS 3.
• Non-controlling interests in the profit or loss of consolidated subsidiaries for
the reporting period must be identified.
• Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries must be
identified separately from the parent’s ownership interests in them.
(iii) Non-controlling interests in the net assets consist of

• the amount of those non-controlling interests at the date of acquisition
calculated in accordance with IFRS 3
• the non-controlling interests' share of changes in equity since the date of the
combination
(iv) Intragroup balances and transactions, including income, expenses and dividends,
should be eliminated in full. Profits and losses resulting from intragroup transactions
that are recognised in assets, such as inventory and property, plant and equipment,
should be eliminated in full. Temporary differences (tax implications) that arise from
the elimination of unrealised profits and losses resulting from intragroup
transactions must be dealt with in accordance with IAS 12, Income Taxes.
(v) Taxes payable by the parent entity or its subsidiaries on distribution to the parent
entity of the profits retained in subsidiaries must be accounted for in accordance
with IAS 12.
(vi) Consolidated financial statements should be prepared using uniform accounting
policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances (IFRS 10.19).
(vii) The results of operations of a subsidiary are included in the consolidated financial
statements from the acquisition date as defined by IFRS 3. This is the date on
which control of the acquired subsidiary is effectively transferred to the buyer (IFRS
10.20).
(viii) The results of operations of a subsidiary disposed of are included in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income until the date of disposal, which is
the date on which the parent entity ceases to have control of the subsidiary.
(ix) The financial statements of the parent and its subsidiaries used in preparing the
consolidated financial statements should all be prepared as of the same reporting
date, unless it is impractical to do so (IFRS 10.B92).
(x) If it is impractical for a particular subsidiary to prepare its financial statements as of
the same date as its parent, adjustments must be made for the effects of significant
transactions or events that occur between the dates of the subsidiary’s and the
parent’s financial statements. In no case may the difference be more than three
months (IFRS 10.B93).
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(xi) Non-controlling interests should be presented in the consolidated statement of
financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s owners' equity
(IFRS10.22).
(xii) Non-controlling interests in the profit or loss of the group should also be presented
separately (IFRS 10.22). Total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of
the parent and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-
controlling interests having a deficit balance.
(xiii) Consolidated financial statements report to the owners of the parent and therefore
will only reflect the parent’s share capital in the consolidated statement of financial
position. Only the parent’s dividends will be presented in the consolidated statement
of changes in equity. The dividends that have been paid to or are payable to the
non-controlling interests are shown in the non-controlling interests' column of the
consolidated statement of changes in equity as a reduction of the amount
attributable to the non-controlling interests.
IFRS 10 does not deal with the methods of accounting for business
combinations at the acquisition date, including goodwill arising on a
business combination. This is dealt with in IFRS 3, Business
Combinations.
2.2.3 Simple group

Consolidations can be schematically represented as follows:
A Limited’s financial
statements
(parent@100%)
Consolidated
Adjustments financial
(pro forma statements of
journals) A Limited
Group
B Limited’s financial
statements
(subsidiary@100%)
A Limited drafts its financial statements from its financial records, as does B Limited. Once
the individual statements have been completed, the information from these separate
financial statements is used to make the necessary consolidation adjustments. Only then
can consolidated statements be compiled. Note that the original financial statements of
A Limited and B Limited are never amended during the consolidation process. Pro forma
consolidation journal entries are used to effect the consolidation adjustments.
This process repeats itself year after year and the adjustments have to be made
from scratch every year.
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The basic consolidation procedures can be summarised as follows:

• consolidation of all items
• elimination of common items
• elimination of intragroup items
2.2.3.1 The elimination of common items

One of the first adjustments which should be made in consolidated statements is the
elimination of the investment in the parent’s books and the owners' equity section in the
subsidiary’s books as at the date of acquisition.
The following example illustrates the elimination of the investment in the parent’s books at
date of acquisition:
EXAMPLE 2.1
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.8
A Limited B Limited
R R
ASSETS
Investment in B Limited: 10 000 ordinary shares at fair
value 10 000 —
Cash and cash equivalents 10 000 10 000
20 000 10 000
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share capital – 20 000 ordinary shares 20 000 —
– 10 000 ordinary shares — 10 000
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position for the A Limited
Group as at 30 June 20.8. Assume that A Limited acquired its controlling
interest on that date. B Limited was incorporated on 30 June 20.8.
SOLUTION 2.1
Pro forma consolidation journal
Dr Cr
R R
Share capital of B Limited 10 000
J1 Investment in B Limited 10 000
Elimination of owners' equity of B Limited at acquisition
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The consolidated statement of financial position will now be drafted as follows:
A LIMITED GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.8
R
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (10 000 + 10 000) 20 000

Share capital – 20 000 ordinary shares 20 000
The following example illustrates the elimination of the investment in the parent’s records a
few years after acquisition:
EXAMPLE 2.2
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.8
A Limited B Limited
R R
ASSETS
Investment in B Limited: 10 000 ordinary shares at fair
value 10 000 —
Trade and other receivables 12 000 8 000
Total assets 36 000 18 000

– 10 000 ordinary shares — 10 000
Retained earnings 16 000 8 000
Total equity and liabilities 36 000 18 000
Additional information
The equity investments are measured at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL).
The fair value of the equity investment is equal to the cost price thereof.
A Limited acquired its controlling interest on 30 June 20.6 when B Limited was
incorporated.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position of the A Limited

Group as at 30 June 20.8.
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SOLUTION 2.2
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Share capital of B Limited 10 000
Investment in B Limited 10 000
Elimination of owners' equity of B Limited at acquisition
The consolidated statement of financial position will now be drafted as follows:
A LIMITED GROUP
R
ASSETS
Current assets
Trade and other receivables (12 000 + 8 000) 20 000
Total assets 44 000

Total equity
Retained earnings (16 000 + 8 000) 24 000
Total equity and liabilities 44 000
On the basis of the above two examples the following conclusions can be drawn:
• The journal entry for the elimination of the investment and the owners' equity at the
date of acquisition will remain unchanged from one year to the next.
• The share capital in the consolidated statement of financial position is always only
that of the parent.
• Profits made by the subsidiary after the date of acquisition become part of the
retained earnings of the group and are shown as such in the consolidated financial
statements.
• Profits made by the subsidiary before the date of acquisition cannot form part of the
retained earnings of the group. The parent pays for such profits.
• Since the parent obtained its interest in the subsidiary at the date of incorporation
(date on which the entity was established), there could not have been any retained
earnings in the books of B Limited.
The above two examples have been kept simple to highlight the at acquisition procedures
for consolidating a subsidiary. IFRS 3, Business Combinations, establishes principles and
requirements the acquirer (parent) should adhere to or meet:
• The acquirer should recognise and measure in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interests
in the acquiree.
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• The acquirer should recognise and measure the goodwill acquired in the business
combination or the gain acquired from a bargain purchase.
• The acquirer should determine what information to disclose to enable users of the
financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business
combination.
2.2.3.2 The elimination of intragroup items
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup items in Group statements.
Please also refer to Group statements (volume 1) for an explanation of the deferred tax
implications.
General approach to the allocation of income tax and the elimination of unrealised
profits
According to IFRS 10.B86(c), profits and losses resulting from intragroup transactions that
are recognised in assets, such as inventory and property, plant and equipment, should be
eliminated in full.
If an entity in a group records an unrealised profit resulting from a transaction with another
entity in the group, this unrealised profit must be excluded in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements of the group, and the tax expense must be adjusted
accordingly.
In South Africa, intragroup profit and any other profit are taxed in the same manner. If
unrealised profit generated between two companies in a group is eliminated upon
consolidation, but no corresponding tax adjustment is made, the consolidated tax expense
will be disproportionately high in relation to the consolidated pre-tax net profit of the group.
A tax adjustment must be made to allocate the tax on the intragroup profit to the same
accounting period in which the unrealised profit will be realised.
The tax adjustment is done by crediting the income tax expense (decreasing the expense)
in the profit or loss section of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, and
debiting the deferred tax account in the statement of financial position (tax is prepaid, thus
a debtor is created).
Different types of intragroup transactions
(a) Bank overdrafts and guarantees
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup balances (bank overdrafts and
guarantees) in Group statements.
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A bank overdraft of one entity in a group should only be set off against the favourable bank
balance of another entity in the group if their bank accounts are at the same bank, and
― the entity with the favourable bank balance guarantees the bank overdraft of the
other entity
OR
― the bank itself sets off the two amounts in terms of an agreement between the
two entities and the bank.
(b) Movement of assets between entities in the group
If an entity in a group records an unrealised profit resulting from a transaction with another
entity in the group, this unrealised profit must be excluded in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements of the group, and the tax expense must be adjusted
accordingly.
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup transactions relating to inventory in

Group statements.
● Inventories
— Unrealised profit in closing inventory
If a subsidiary sells inventory to its parent and the parent still has some of this inventory on
hand at year-end, the cost of this inventory is too high because it includes profit which has
not been realised with a third party outside the group.
The cost of inventory affects two items in the financial statements, namely closing
inventory in the profit or loss section of the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income (included in cost of sales), and inventory in the statement of
financial position.
Closing inventory in the calculation of cost of sales in the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income has a credit balance and must be debited to remove the
unrealised profit. Inventory in the statement of financial position must be credited for the
same reason. Because the consolidated statements of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income often show just one line item for cost of sales (and not separate
line items for opening inventory, purchases and closing inventory), cost of sales must be
debited with the amount of the unrealised profit.
Cost of sales increases, which implies that net profit before tax decreases, therefore the
entity will pay less tax. The tax expense must be decreased (credited) with the amount of
the unrealised profit multiplied by the tax rate. The entity paid too much tax and this has
the effect of a prepaid expense. Deferred tax in the statement of financial position must be
debited to reflect this “prepaid expense”.
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— Unrealised profit in opening inventory
Assume the same information as discussed above, except that it is now the company’s
next financial period. When the consolidation is performed at the end of the year, the
consolidation journals which were recorded during the previous year’s consolidation, will
not be reflected in the financial statements. (Remember that consolidation journals are pro
forma journals and are only done in the consolidation working papers; they are not actually
processed through the accounting system.)
The current year’s opening inventory will not agree with the previous year’s closing
inventory because the unrealised profit was eliminated from the closing inventory of the
previous year, but not from the opening inventory of the current year. The unrealised profit
must be eliminated from the opening inventory so that it will agree with the closing
inventory of the previous year. Opening inventory in the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income (profit or loss section) shows a debit balance and must be
credited with the amount of the unrealised profit to reduce it. If opening inventory does not
appear as a separate line item in the profit or loss section of the statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income, cost of sales will be credited.
The retained earnings at the beginning of the year will be higher than the balance actually
used for consolidation purposes at the end of the previous year. The retained earnings at
the beginning of the year must be debited to decrease it with the amount of the unrealised
profit.
The effect of crediting cost of sales is a decrease in an expense, thus profit increases,
which means more tax must be paid. The tax expense in the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income (profit or loss section) must thus be debited. The other part
of this journal is a credit to retained earnings at the beginning of the year, because the
unrealised profit and the tax effect thereon must be taken into account.
EXAMPLE 2.3
B Limited is a subsidiary of A Limited.
During 20.8 and 20.9 A Limited sold inventory to B Limited at a profit of 25% on the cost of
the inventory.
On 31 December 20.8 B Limited had inventory on hand of R300 000, which had been
bought from A Limited.
On 31 December 20.9 B Limited had inventory on hand of R200 000, which had been
bought from A Limited.
Assume a tax rate of 28%.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidation pro forma journal entries for the years ended
31 December 20.8 and 31 December 20.9.
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SOLUTION 2.3
THE PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 DECEMBER 20.8 WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.8
Cost of sales (P/L) (A) (300 000 x 25/125) 60 000
Inventory (SFP) (B) 60 000
Deferred tax (SFP) (60 000 x 28%) 16 800
Income tax expense (P/L) (A) 16 800
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing inventory of B Limited

Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Retained earnings – beginning of year (A) 60 000
Cost of sales (P/L) (A) 60 000
Retained earnings – beginning of year (A) 16 800
Elimination of unrealised profit in opening inventory of B Limited
Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Cost of sales (P/L) (A) (200 000 x 25/125) 40 000
Inventory (SFP) (B) 40 000
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing inventory of B Limited
Note that the profit for the year and the retained earnings of B Limited
are not adjusted because it is not B Limited that is making the
unrealised profit, but A Limited.
Therefore the unrealised profit in the inventory will not be shown in the
analysis of owners' equity of B Limited. The adjustments will only be
taken into account in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income (profit or loss section).
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EXAMPLE 2.4
B Limited is a subsidiary of A Limited.
During 20.8 and 20.9 B Limited sold inventory to A Limited at a profit of 25% on the cost of
the inventory.
On 31 December 20.8 A Limited had inventory on hand of R300 000, which was
purchased from B Limited.
On 31 December 20.9 A Limited had inventory on hand of R200 000, which was
purchased from B Limited.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for the years ended
SOLUTION 2.4
Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.8
Cost of sales (P/L) (B) (300 000 x 25/125) 60 000
Inventory (SFP) (A) 60 000
Income tax expense (P/L) (B) 16 800
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing inventory of A Limited

Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Retained earnings – beginning of year (B) 60 000
Cost of sales (P/L) (B) 60 000
Retained earnings – beginning of year (B) 16 800
Elimination of unrealised profit in opening inventory of A Limited
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Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Cost of sales (P/L) (B) (200 000 x 25/125) 40 000
Inventory (SFP) (A) 40 000
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing inventory of A Limited
THE ALTERNATIVE PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS FOR THE OPENING

UNREALISED PROFIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.9 WILL BE AS
FOLLOWS (FIRST JOURNAL ENTRY FOR 20.9):
Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Retained earnings (60 000 – 16 800) 43 200
Deferred tax (SFP) 16 800
Inventory (SFP) 60 000
Restatement of the opening balances due to unrealised profit in
opening inventory

Cost of sales (P/L) 60 000
Realisation of unrealised profit in opening inventory

Realisation of tax effect on unrealised profit in opening inventory
Note that the profit for the year and retained earnings of B Limited are
adjusted because it is B Limited that is making the unrealised profit
and not A Limited.
Therefore the unrealised profit in the inventory will be shown in the

analysis of owners' equity of B Limited. The adjustments will also be
taken into account in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income (profit or loss section).
● Property, plant and equipment
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup transactions relating to property,

plant and equipment in Group statements.
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— Unrealised profit included in property, plant and equipment
When one entity in a group sells an item of property, plant and equipment to another entity
in the group, the profit made by the selling entity is seen as unrealised from the viewpoint
of the group for as long as the asset is held within the group. The profit of the group must
be decreased with the amount of unrealised profit, and the tax expense must be adjusted
accordingly.
The above-mentioned consolidation adjustments will be made every year until the asset is
sold to a party outside the group and the profit is realised from a group viewpoint. The
effect of these adjustments is that the unrealised profit is moved to the accounting period
in which the profit is realised by way of the sale of the asset or the sale of the products or
services produced by the asset (via the use of the asset), to parties outside the group.
— Unrealised profit included in non-depreciable property, plant and equipment
EXAMPLE 2.5
A Limited has held a 100% interest in B Limited since 20.5. A Limited controls B Limited.
On 2 January 20.6 A Limited sold land to B Limited for R20 000.
The carrying amount of the land for A Limited was R15 000.
Both entity’s year-ends fall on 31 December.
Assume a normal tax rate of 28%; capital gains tax is calculated at 66,6% thereof.
REQUIRED:
SOLUTION 2.5

Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.6
Profit on sale of land (P/L) (A) 5 000
Property, plant and equipment (SFP) (B) 5 000
Elimination of unrealised intragroup profit included in the property,
plant and equipment of B Limited (20 000 – 15 000)
Deferred tax (SFP) 932

Income tax expense (P/L) (A) 932
Tax implication of elimination of unrealised intragroup profit
included in property, plant and equipment of B Limited
(5 000 x 28% x 66,6%)
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Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.7
Retained earnings — beginning of year (SOCIE) (A)
(5 000 – 932) 4 068
Property, plant and equipment (SFP) (B) 5 000
Correction to agree opening balances for 20.7 with closing
balances for 20.6
The journal entry above is passed every year until the asset is sold to a
third party outside the group. The unrealised profit of a non-depreciable
asset only realises when the asset is sold to a third party outside the
group.
— Unrealised profit included in depreciable property, plant and equipment
As explained above, any unrealised profit made on the sale of property, plant and
equipment by one entity in the group to another entity in the group, must be eliminated.
The buying entity will calculate depreciation on the cost price of the asset (which includes
unrealised profit). This excess depreciation must be written back.
Unrealised profit on depreciable property, plant and equipment is realised through the
process of depreciation when the products or services produced by use of the asset are
sold to parties outside the group. This unrealised profit, which realises each year, must be
included in the consolidated profit.
EXAMPLE 2.6
A Limited has held an 80% interest in B Limited since 20.5. Since this date A Limited has
exercised control over B Limited.
On 31 December 20.6 B Limited sold manufacturing machinery to A Limited for

R20 000.
The carrying amount of the machinery in the books of B Limited was R15 000.
Depreciation is provided for at 20% per annum on the straight-line method.
Both entity’s year-ends fall on 31 December.
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REQUIRED:
SOLUTION 2.6

Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.6
Profit on sale of machinery/other income (P/L) (B) 5 000
Property, plant and equipment (SFP) (A) 5 000
Elimination of unrealised intragroup profit included in the property,
plant and equipment of A Limited (20 000 – 15 000)
Tax implication of elimination of unrealised intragroup profit included
in property, plant and equipment of A Limited (5 000 x 28%)

Dr Cr
31/12/20.7 R R
Retained earnings — beginning of year (B) (5 000 – 1 400)
Property, plant and equipment (A) 1 400
Correction to agree opening balances for 20.7 with closing balances 5 000
for 20.6
1 000
Accumulated depreciation (SFP) (A)
Depreciation (P/L) (B) 1 000
Recording of unrealised intragroup profit realised during 20.7
(5 000 x 20%)
Income tax expense (P/L) (B) 280
Tax implication of realising a portion of intragroup profit during 20.7
(1 000 x 28%)
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Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.8
Retained earnings — beginning of year (B) (3 600 – 1 000 + 280) 2 880
Deferred tax (SFP) (1 400 – 280) 1 120
Accumulated depreciation (SFP) (A) 1 000
Property, plant and equipment (SFP) (A) 5 000
Correction to agree opening balances for 20.8 with closing balances
for 20.7
Accumulated depreciation (SFP)(A) 1 000
(5 000 x 20%)
Tax implication of realising a portion of intragroup profit during 20.8
(1 000 x 28%)

Dr Cr
R R
31/12/20.9
Retained earnings — beginning of year (B) (2 880 – 1 000 + 280) 2 160
Deferred tax (SFP) (1 120 – 280) 840
Property, plant and equipment (A) 5 000
Correction to agree opening balances for 20.9 with closing balances
for 20.8
(5 000 x 20%)
Tax implication of realising of a portion of intragroup profit during
20.9 (1 000 x 28%)
(c) Intragroup transactions not subject to tax
If an intragroup transaction contains no unrealised profit element (or unrealised loss

element), and it does not affect the taxable income (or assessed loss) of the companies
concerned, the transaction will not have any tax implications.
If a parent grants an interest-bearing loan to its subsidiary, the interest expense of the
subsidiary will contra against the interest income of the parent in the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income. Thus the net effect of the interest transaction is zero;
and it will have no effect on the taxable income or assessed loss of the group.
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(d) Dividends of the subsidiary
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup transactions (dividends paid by the
subsidiary) in Group statements.
(e) Debentures/loans within a group
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the elimination of intragroup balances (debentures/loans within a

group) in Group statements.
2.2.3.3 Consolidation of the remaining items

Once all common items and intragroup items have been eliminated, a consolidated
statement of financial position, a consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income, a consolidated statement of changes in equity and a consolidated
statement of cash flow can be drawn up.
2.3 IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the impairment of goodwill in Group statements.
Goodwill arising from a business combination is an intangible asset as defined by IAS 38,
Intangible Assets. Goodwill arising from a business combination should be tested annually
for possible impairment according to IAS 36, Impairment of Assets, and not only when
there is an indication of impairment (IFRS 3.54–.55, Business Combinations). This annual
testing usually takes place at the reporting date when the recoverable amount of the
goodwill is determined and compared to the carrying amount. In cases where the
recoverable amount of the goodwill is below the carrying amount, the goodwill is impaired
by the difference between the recoverable amount and the carrying amount. This
impairment loss is recorded in profit and loss as part of “other expenses” (debited) and
goodwill (asset) is credited with the same amount.
If no information is given on the impairment of the goodwill, the goodwill is disclosed under
non-current assets in the consolidated statement of financial position at the amount that
arose on date of acquisition (debit).
If the goodwill is impaired, the goodwill will be reflected at cost less accumulated
impairment losses in the consolidated statement of financial position.
At third-year level you will not be required to determine the impairment loss. This amount
will be given to you in questions.
The questions will specify whether the goodwill has been impaired by an amount or
whether it has been impaired down to an amount.
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Students are required to account for and disclose the impairment loss in the consolidated
annual financial statements.
(a) Impairment of goodwill when the non-controlling interests are measured using
the partial goodwill method
When applying the partial goodwill method, the goodwill arising from the business
combination is assumed to be goodwill acquired by the parent and attributable to the
parent’s interest in the subsidiary’s net identifiable assets only. No goodwill is recognised
for the non-controlling interests in the subsidiary’s net identifiable assets at acquisition.
Thus, when the goodwill is impaired at reporting date, the impairment loss is recognised in
the consolidated financial statements as follows:
Dr Cr
R R
Impairment loss (P/L) xxx
Goodwill (SFP) xxx
Work through the following simplified examples:
EXAMPLE 2.7
Impairment by an amount in the current year
Assume the P Limited Group uses the partial goodwill method to account for goodwill and
P Limited obtained an 80% equity interest in the share capital of S Limited on 1 January
20.9 and paid R140 000 cash to settle the purchase price. P Limited has controlled S
Limited since 1 January 20.9. At acquisition date the equity of S Limited consisted of the
following:
R
Share capital (100 000 ordinary shares) 100 000
S Limited made a profit of R10 000 for the year ended 31 December 20.9. The goodwill
that arose from the business combination was assumed to be impaired with R2 000 at
31 December 20.9.
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SOLUTION 2.7
(Only the analysis of owners’ equity of S Limited is illustrated.)

ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF S LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition – 1 January 20.9
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
150 000 120 000 30 000
Equity represented by goodwill 20 000 20 000 -
Consideration and NCI 170 000 140 000 30 000
Current year
Profit for the year 10 000 8 000 2 000
180 000 20 000 8 000 32 000
Impairment of goodwill (2 000) (2 000)
178 000 18 000
The total goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position for the P Limited
Group as at 31 December 20.9 will consist of the following:
Non-current assets:
Goodwill (20 000 – 2 000)
R18 000
EXAMPLE 2.8
Impairment to an amount in the current financial year
On 1 January 20.8 P Limited acquired 80 000 ordinary shares in S Limited for R140 000.
P Limited has controlled S Limited since 1 January 20.8. The owners' equity of S Limited
at that date was as follows:
R
Share capital — 100 000 ordinary shares 100 000
On this date the assets and liabilities were considered to be fairly valued and there were
no unaccounted for contingent liabilities.
On 1 January 20.9 the retained earnings of S Limited amounted to R150 000.

On 31 December 20.9 the goodwill of S Limited had been impaired to R5 000.
The profit for the current year of S Limited was R30 000.
The group applies the partial goodwill method to account for goodwill.
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REQUIRED:
Prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for the year ended
31 December 20.9
SOLUTION 2.8
100% 80% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
150 000 120 000 30 000
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS
Dr Cr
R R
Goodwill 20 000
Elimination of owners' equity at acquisition of S Limited
J2 Retained earnings 20 000
Recording of non-controlling interests in since acquisition
reserves of S Limited ((150 000 – 50 000) x 20%)
J3 Impairment loss (P/L) 15 000
Goodwill 15 000
Recording of impairment of goodwill at 31 December
20.9 (20 000 – 5 000)
J4 Non-controlling interests (P/L) 6 000
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit after tax of
S Limited (30 000 x 20%)
There is nothing new about the recognition of an impairment loss of goodwill when using
the partial goodwill method. The changes to IFRS 3, Business Combinations, brought in
the full goodwill method where the non-controlling interests are measured at their fair value
at acquisition date and therefore share in the goodwill arising from the business
combination at acquisition.
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Please make an in-depth study of the following section. You must understand the
differences that arise from recognising an impairment loss of goodwill when either the
partial goodwill method or the full goodwill method is used.
(b) Impairment of goodwill when the non-controlling interests are measured using
the full goodwill method
When applying the full goodwill method, the goodwill arising from the business
combination represents goodwill relating to both the parent’s interest in the subsidiary’s net
identifiable assets as well as that of the non-controlling interests. Remember that the ratio
of the goodwill at acquisition attributable to both the parent and to the non-controlling
interests is not necessarily equal to the profit sharing ratio. The parent’s goodwill is the
excess between the consideration paid for the interest in the subsidiary’s net identifiable
assets and the proportion of the equity reserves of the subsidiary as at acquisition date.
The goodwill attributable to the non-controlling interests at acquisition is the excess
between the fair value of the non-controlling interests’ shares of the subsidiary and the
proportion of the equity reserves of the subsidiary as at date of acquisition.
The goodwill figure in the consolidated statement of financial position consists of the sum
of the goodwill attributable to the parent and that of the non-controlling interests as at
acquisition, as calculated in the analysis of the owners’ equity of the subsidiary.
If the group’s goodwill appears to be impaired at the reporting date, the impairment loss on
goodwill will be treated as a loss of the subsidiary and will therefore decrease the profit for
the year in which that impairment loss arose. Since the non-controlling interests' shares in
the subsidiary’s profit for the year according to the profit-sharing ratio, the non-controlling
interests will automatically share in the impairment loss in that same profit-sharing ratio.
This will be the case regardless of whether that ratio is equal to the ratio in which the
goodwill at acquisition is attributable to them or not.
The analysis of the owners’ equity of the subsidiary will therefore be affected, however, not
at the bottom of the “at” column, but within the current year’s profit calculation.
The same journal is required when the impairment loss is recognised. The only difference
is that the non-controlling interests in the subsidiary’s profit is decreased with the
percentage interest of the non-controlling interests in the recognised impairment loss on
goodwill:
Dr Cr
R R
Impairment loss (P/L) xxx
Goodwill (SFP) xxx
Non-controlling interests (SFP) xxx
Non-controlling interests (P/L) xxx
(Impairment loss recognised above x NCI % in subsidiary’s profit)
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EXAMPLE 2.9
Impairment by an amount in the current year
Assume the P Limited Group uses the full goodwill method to account for goodwill and
P Limited obtained an 80% equity interest in the share capital of S Limited on 1 January
20.9 and paid R140 000 cash to settle the purchase price. The fair value of the non-
controlling interests was estimated to be R35 000 at acquisition date. P Limited has
controlled S Limited since 1 January 20.9.
At acquisition date the equity of S Limited consisted of the following:

R
Share capital — 100 000 ordinary shares 100 000
S Limited made a profit for the year ended 31 December 20.9 of R10 000. The goodwill
that arose from the business combination was assumed to be impaired at
31 December 20.9 with R2 000.
SOLUTION 2.9
(Only the analysis of the owners’ equity of S Limited is illustrated.)
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
150 000 120 000 30 000
Equity represented by goodwill 25 0002 20 000 5 0001
Current year
Given 10 000 8 000 2 000
Impairment of goodwill (2 000) (1 600) (400)
183 000 6 400 36 600
1
Balancing figure 35 000 – 30 000 = 5 000
2
20 000 + 5 000 = 25 000
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The goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position for the P Limited Group as
at 31 December 20.9 will be:
Non-current assets:
Goodwill (25 000 – 2 000) R23 000
It is the non-controlling interests' share in S Limited’s profit for the year which is affected
by applying the full goodwill method, since it decreases by R400 (or R2 000 (impairment) x
20% (NCI)).
EXAMPLE 2.10
Impairment to an amount in the current financial year
On 1 January 20.8 P Limited acquired 80 000 ordinary shares in S Limited for
R140 000. P Limited has controlled S Limited since 1 January 20.8. The owners' equity of
S Limited at that date was as follows:
R
On this date the assets and liabilities were considered to be fairly valued and there were
no unaccounted for contingent liabilities.
The retained earnings of S Limited amounted to R150 000 at 1 January 20.9.

At 31 December 20.9 the goodwill of S Limited had been impaired to R5 000.
The profit for the year of S Limited was R30 000.
The group applies the full goodwill method to account for goodwill.
The fair value of the non-controlling interests on 1 January 20.8 was R35 000.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for the year ended
31 December 20.9
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SOLUTION 2.10
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
150 000 120 000 30 000
— parent and NCI 25 0002 20 000 5 0001
Consideration and NCI at fair value 175 000 140 000 35 000
1
Balancing figure 35 000 – 30 000 = 5 000
2
20 000 + 5 000 = 25 000
Dr Cr
R R
Goodwill (20 000 + 5 000) 25 000
NCI (at fair value) (SFP) 35 000
Elimination of owners' equity at acquisition of
S Limited
Recording of non-controlling interests in since
acquisition reserves of S Limited
((150 000 – 50 000) x 20%)
J3 Profit for the year (as part of "other expenses") 20 000
Goodwill 20 000
Recording of impairment of goodwill at 31 December
20.9 (25 000 – 5 000)
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit after
tax of S Limited ((30 000 – 20 000(J3)) x 20%)
2.4 LOSSES INCURRED BY A SUBSIDIARY

2.4.1 General
The non-controlling interests are the portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not
directly or indirectly attributable to a parent.
Due to the equity nature (proportionate participation in the risks and rewards of the
subsidiary) of the non-controlling interests, any losses of a subsidiary will be allocated to
the owners of the parent and the non-controlling interests according to the percentage of
interest held. This may result in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
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2.4.2 Accumulated losses (or insolvency) at date of acquisition
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on accumulated losses at date of acquisition in Group statements.
EXAMPLE 2.11
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ABRIDGED TRIAL BALANCES OF VISION LIMITED AND
STAR LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.5:
Vision Star
Limited Limited
Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr)
R R
Investment in Star Limited at fair value 1 000 —
Property, plant and equipment at carrying amount 150 000 100 000
Inventories 50 000 25 000
Trade receivables 49 000 30 000
Share capital — 20 000 ordinary shares (20 000) —
— 10 000 ordinary shares — (10 000)
(Retained earnings) / Accumulated loss – 31 December 20.4 (180 000) 40 000
Long-term loan from Vision Limited — (80 000)
Trade and other payables (45 000) (35 000)
Profit for the year (5 000) (70 000)
— —
1. Vision Limited purchased 80% of the share capital of Star Limited on 1 January 20.3,
when Star Limited had an accumulated loss of R100 000 and no other components of
equity, other than share capital. The fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and
contingent liabilities at the acquisition date of Star Limited was considered to be equal to
the carrying amounts of these items. Vision Limited has controlled Star Limited since
1 January 20.3.
2. On 31 December 20.3, due to the poor financial position of Star Limited, Vision Limited
wrote the loan of R80 000 to Star Limited off against retained earnings in its own
financial records.
3. The share capital of both companies has remained unchanged since incorporation of
the companies.
4. Goodwill that arose at the acquisition of Star Limited was considered to be impaired by
R41 000 on 31 December 20.5. Adjustments to the carrying amount of goodwill have no
tax effect. The group uses the partial (proportionate) goodwill method to recognise
goodwill.
5. The fair value of the equity investment is equal to the original cost price thereof. The
equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
6. Each share carries one vote.

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REQUIRED:
Prepare the following for Vision Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 20.5:
(a) the consolidation journals
(b) the consolidated statement of changes in equity
(c) the consolidated statement of financial position
Your answer must comply with the requirements of the International

Financial Reporting Standards.
Only the note on “Goodwill” is required. Comparative figures are not

required.
All calculations are to be done to the nearest R1.
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SOLUTION 2.11
PART (a)
VISION LIMITED GROUP

Dr Cr NCI
R R R
At acquisition date
Goodwill 73 000
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 18 000 (18 000)
Accumulated loss 100 000
Investment in Star Limited 1 000
Elimination of owners' equity of Star Limited at acquisition
J2 Loan account – Star Limited 80 000
Re-instatement of loan made to Star Limited
Since acquisition date

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 12 000 12 000
Recording of non-controlling interests since
acquisition to beginning of current year
((100 000(J1) – 40 000) x 20%)
Current year
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit for the
year (70 000 x 20%)
J5 Profit for the year (other expenses) 41 000

Goodwill 41 000
Impairment of goodwill
J6 Loan account – Vision Limited 80 000
Loan account – Star Limited 80 000
Elimination of intragroup loans
8 000
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PART (b)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 DECEMBER 20.5
Share Retained Total Non- Total

capital earnings controlling equity
interests
R R R R R
1
Balance at 1 January 20.5 20 000 308 000 328 000 (6 000) 322 000
Changes in equity for 20.5
Total comprehensive income for the year:
2 3
Profit for the year 20 000 20 000 14 000 34 000
Balance at 31 December 20.5 20 000 328 000 348 000 8 000 356 000
1 a
180 000 + 80 000 (loan) + 48 000 (60 000 x 80%) = 308 000
2 b c d c
5 000 + 70 000 – 14 000 – 41 000 = 20 000 or 5 000 + 56 000 (70 000 x 80%) – 41 000 = 20 000
3
70 000 x 20% = 14 000
PART (c)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 20.5
ASSETS R
Notes
Non-current assets 282 000
Property, plant and equipment (150 000 + 100 000) 250 000
Goodwill (73 000 – 41 000) 1 32 000
Current assets 154 000

Inventories (50 000 + 25 000) 75 000
Trade receivables (49 000 + 30 000) 79 000
Total assets 436 000

Total equity 356 000
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 348 000
Non-controlling interests 8 000
Non-current liabilities 80 000

Trade and other payables (45 000 + 35 000) 80 000
Total liabilities 80 000
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NOTES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.5
1. GOODWILL
R
Carrying amount beginning of year 73 000
Carrying amount beginning of year 73 000
Accumulated impairment losses —
Goodwill impaired during the year (41 000)
Carrying amount end of year 32 000
Gross carrying amount 73 000
Accumulated impairment losses (41 000)
CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF STAR LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 10 000 8 000 2 000
Accumulated loss (100 000) (80 000) (20 000)
(90 000) (72 000) (18 000)
Consideration and NCI (17 000) 1 000 (18 000)
Since acquisition
Retained earnings
((40 000) – (–100 000)) 60 000 48 000a 12 000
43 000 48 000 (6 000)
Current year
Profit for the year 70 000 56 000d 14 000b
113 000 73 000 104 000 8 000
Current year (41 000)c
Carrying amount – 31 December 20.5 32 000
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C2 Proof of goodwill of Star Limited (IFRS 3.32)
R
Consideration transferred at acquisition date 1 000
Fair value of non-controlling interests ((10 000 – 100 000) x 20%) (18 000)
(17 000)
Less: Net amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at
acquisition date (10 000 – 100 000) (90 000)
Goodwill (–17 000 – (–90 000)) 73 000
Impairment (given) (41 000)
32 000
2.4.3 Post-acquisition losses (or insolvency) of subsidiaries
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on post-acquisition losses of subsidiaries in Group statements.
EXAMPLE 2.12
The following are the trial balances of Pritt Limited and Stick Limited for the year ended
28 February 20.9:
Pritt Stick
Limited Limited
Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr)
R R
Share capital – 525 000 ordinary shares (525 000) —
– 90 000 ordinary shares — (90 000)
Retained earnings – 1 March 20.8 (497 335) —
Accumulated loss – 1 March 20.8 — 86 700
Gross profit (183 525) (195 000)
Other income (54 500) —
Other expenses 96 630 31 300
Income tax expense 30 631 45 836
Dividends paid – 28 February 20.9 80 000 20 000
Loan from Pritt Limited — (100 000)
Property, plant and equipment 621 609 162 000
Investment in Stick Limited: – Ordinary shares at fair value 65 000 —
– Loan 100 000 —
Investment in equity instruments 175 000 —
— —
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1. On 1 March 20.6, Pritt Limited acquired a 60% interest in Stick Limited. Pritt Limited
has controlled Stick Limited since this date. On the date of acquisition the equity of
Stick Limited consisted of the following items:
R
On the above acquisition date there were no unidentified assets, liabilities or

contingent liabilities, and the fair values of all assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
were confirmed to be equal to the carrying amounts thereof, unless stated otherwise.
2. During the current year Pritt Limited made a loan to Stick Limited. No repayment dates
have been set and the loans bear interest at 10% per annum. The interest paid and
received has been included in the trial balances of the relevant companies for the year
ended 28 February 20.9.
3. Pritt Limited charges Stick Limited a management fee of R7 000 per annum.
Management fees paid have been included in “other expenses”. The management of
Pritt Limited considers it possible to turn Stick Limited into a profitable entity.
4. The fair value of the equity investment is equal to the cost price thereof, unless
otherwise stated. The equity investments are measured at fair value through other
5. Since 1 March 20.6 the normal tax rate has been 28%.
6. The value of goodwill was tested for impairment at 28 February 20.9 and it was
determined that the goodwill in Stick Limited had been impaired to R1 000 at the end
of the current year. The group uses the proportionate (partial) method to account for
goodwill.
7. In all companies, each share carries one vote.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated financial statements for the Pritt Limited Group
for the year ended 28 February 20.9.
Notes to the consolidated annual financial statements and comparative
figures are not required.
Round off all amounts to the nearest R1.
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SOLUTION 2.12
PRITT LIMITED GROUP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 20.9
ASSETS R
Investment in equity instruments 175 000
Goodwill (3 800 – 2 800) 1 000

Inventories (108 000 + 29 300) 137 300
Total assets 1 145 053

Total equity 1 090 263
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 1 049 797
Current liabilities 54 790

Total equity and liabilities 1 145 053
PRITT LIMITED GROUP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 20.9
R
Gross profit (183 525 + 195 000) 378 525
Other income (54 500 – 7 000 (management fee) – 12 000 (dividend
received) – 10 000 (interest received)) 25 500
Other expenses (96 630 + 31 300 – 7 000 (management fee)
– 10 000 (interest paid) + 2 800 (impairment)) (113 730)
Profit before tax 290 295
Income tax expense (30 631 + 45 836) (76 467)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 213 828
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 213 828
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 166 682
Non-controlling interests (C1b) 47 146
213 828
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28 FEBRUARY 20.9

interests
R R R R R
1 2
Balance at 1 March 20.8 525 000 438 115 963 115 1 320 964 435
Dividends (80 000) (80 000) (8 000) (88 000)
Balance at 28 February 20.9 525 000 524 797 1 049 797 40 466 1 090 263
1
497 335 – 59 220 = 438 115
2 a
C1
CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF STICK LIMITED
100% 60% 40%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 90 000 54 000 36 000
102 000 61 200 40 800
Consideration paid and NCI 105 800 65 000 40 800
Since acquisition
Accumulated loss (86 700 + 12 000) (98 700) (59 220) (39 480)
7 100 1 320a
Current year
Profit for the year (C2) 117 864 70 718 47 146b
Dividends paid (20 000) (12 000) (8 000)
104 964 3 800 (502) 40 466
Current year (3 800 – 1 000) (2 800)
Carrying amount – 28 February 20.9 1 000
C2 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

R
Gross profit 195 000
Other expenses (31 300)
Income tax expense (45 836)
117 864
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2.5 REVISION EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE 2.13
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TRIAL BALANCES OF AUTO LIMITED AND MOBILE
LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.6:
Auto Mobile
Limited Limited
Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr)
R R
Investment in Mobile Limited at fair value
– 120 000 ordinary shares 180 000 —
Preference dividends paid — 8 000
Ordinary dividends paid 15 000 20 000
Long-term loan to Mobile Limited 80 000 —
Share capital – 300 000 ordinary shares (300 000) —
– 150 000 ordinary shares — (150 000)
– 10% 80 000 preference shares — (80 000)
Retained earnings – 1 January 20.6 (245 560) (164 500)
Profit before tax (446 500) (347 400)
Long-term borrowings (200 000) (80 000)
-
Intragroup loan
eliminated on
consolidation
1. Auto Limited acquired 120 000 ordinary shares in Mobile Limited on 1 January 20.4.
The retained earnings of Mobile Limited at this date were R47 000 and there were no
other reserves. Auto Limited has controlled Mobile Limited since this date.
2. On the date of acquisition, the land and buildings of Mobile Limited with a carrying
amount of R120 000 were revalued to R140 000. No entries relating to the revaluation
were made in the books of Mobile Limited. (All tax implications relating to the
revaluation can be ignored.)
3. At the above acquisition date there were no unidentified assets, liabilities or contingent
liabilities, and the fair values of all assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities were
confirmed to be equal to the carrying amounts thereof, with the exception of the assets
mentioned in additional information 2.
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4. Profit before tax is made up as follows:
Auto Mobile
Includes dividends
Limited Limited
received from Mobile
R R
Limited of R16 000
Gross profit 419 800 328 000
(20 000 x 80%) to be
Other income 67 200 53 200
eliminated on
Other expenses (32 500) (22 600)
consolidation
Finance costs (8 000) (11 200)
446 500 347 400
Includes intragroup Intragroup interest

profit of R40 000 of R11 200
(140 000 – 100 000) to (80 000 x 14%) to
be eliminated on be eliminated on
consolidation (point 6) consolidation
5. On 1 January 20.6 a long-term loan of R80 000 was made by Auto Limited to Mobile
Limited and it was repayable in full on 1 January 20.10. Interest was calculated at 14%
per annum and had been paid to Auto Limited for the current year.
6. Mobile Limited purchased a machine from Auto Limited for R140 000 on 1 July 20.6.
The carrying amount of the machine on 1 July 20.6 was R100 000. The machine was
originally purchased by Auto Limited on 1 July 20.3 for R250 000. Both companies
depreciate machinery over the useful life of five years using the straight-line method,
which is in line with the tax allowance used by the South African Revenue Service.
The expected useful life of the machine remained unchanged.
7. In all companies, each share carries one vote.
otherwise stated. The equity investment is measured at fair value through other
9. At the end of the current year goodwill was assessed for impairment and it was found
that goodwill had not been impaired. The group uses the partial goodwill method to
recognise goodwill.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated annual financial statements of the Auto Limited
Group for the year ended 31 December 20.6.
Tax implications can be ignored.
No notes or comparative figures are required.
Round off all calculations to the nearest R1.
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SOLUTION 2.13
AUTO LIMITED GROUP

ASSETS R
Property, plant and equipment
(535 000 + 462 000 – 40 000 (C1) (unrealised profit) + 10 000 (C1) + 20 000) 987 000
a
Goodwill 6 400

Trade and other receivables (76 755 + 63 554) 140 309
Cash and cash equivalents (260 320 + 302 000) The revaluation of 562 320
R20 000 (140 000 –
120 000) must be
added as the
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES revaluation was not
Total equity recorded in the books 1 277 129
Equity attributable to owners of the parent of Mobile Limited 1 086 498
f
Non-controlling interests (110 631 + 80 000 (preference shares)) 190 631

Long-term borrowings (200 000 + 80 000 – 80 000) 200 000


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AUTO LIMITED GROUP

INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.6
R
Gross profit (419 800 + 328 000) 747 800
Other income (67 200 + 53 200 – 16 000 (dividend) – 40 000(C1) – 11 200
(interest)) 53 200
Other expenses (32 500 + 22 600 – 10 000(C1) (depreciation)) (45 100)
Finance costs (8 000 + 11 200 – 11 200) (8 000)
Owners of the parent (balancing) 461 938
Non-controlling interests (47 731c + 8 000 (preference dividends)) 55 731
517 669
AUTO LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 20.6
Share Retained Total Non Total

interests
R R R R R
1 2
Balance at 1 January 20.6 300 000 339 560 639 560 146 900 786 460
3
Dividends paid (15 000) (15 000) (12 000) (27 000)
4
Balance at 31 December 20.6 300 000 786 498 1 086 498 190 631 1 277 129
1 b
245 560 + 94 000 = 339 560
2 g
66 900 + 80 000 (pref) = 146 900
3 e
4 000 + 8 000 (pref div) = 12 000
4 f
Check: 110 631 + 80 000 (pref shares) = 190 631
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CALCULATIONS
C1 Gain on sale of machinery (Auto Limited to Mobile Limited)

R
Selling price 140 000
Carrying amount (100 000)
40 000
Excess depreciation (40 000 / 2 years x 6/12) 10 000
Auto Limited (parent) sold a machine to Mobile Limited (subsidiary), thus the
intragroup profit of R40 000 (calculation 1) will be eliminated in the statement of
financial position (property, plant and equipment) and the statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income (other income). The parent made the profit, thus
there is no effect on the non-controlling interests.
The remaining useful life of the machine is calculated as follows:
R
1 Jul 20.3 Cost price 250 000
31 Dec 20.3 Depreciation (250 000 x 20% x 6/12) (25 000) 6 months
31 Dec 20.4 Depreciation (250 000 x 20%) (50 000) 1 year
31 Dec 20.5 Depreciation (250 000 x 20%) (50 000) 1 year
30 Jun 20.6 Depreciation (250 000 x 20% x 6/12) (25 000) 6 months
Carrying amount on date of sale 100 000 3 years
The useful life of the machine is five years (100/20 = 5 years).

Three years had already been written off before the asset was sold, therefore the
remaining useful life of the machine is two years. The intragroup profit is thus
realised over two years through depreciation. The asset was sold on 1 July 20.6, thus
the excess depreciation is calculated pro rata for half the year (refer to calculation 1).
Percentage interest that Auto Limited has in

Mobile Limited: 120 000 / 150 000 = 80%
Structure of group:
Auto Limited
80% 1 January 20.4
Mobile Limited
The acquisition took place on 1 January 20.4. When the analysis of Mobile Limited is
prepared, there will be since acquisition reserves as the group is being consolidated
on 31 December 20.6.
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Disclosed in
SOCIE under the Disclosed in
Disclosed in RETAINED SP/LOCI after
SFP as NON- EARNINGS TOTAL
CURRENT column in COMPREHEN-
ASSET opening retained SIVE INCOME
earnings FOR THE YEAR
C2 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS’ EQUITY OF MOBILE LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 150 000 120 000 30 000
Revaluation surplus
(140 000 – 120 000) 20 000 16 000 4 000
217 000 173 600 43 400
Equity represented by goodwill 6 400 6 400a -
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (164 500 – 47 000) 117 500 94 000b 23 500
66 900g
Current year
Profit for the year 238 654 190 923 47 731c
Profit for the year (347 400 – 100 746) 246 654
Income attributable to preference
shareholders (8 000)
Dividends paid (20 000) (16 000) (4 000)e
559 554 268 923 110 631f
Intragroup
transaction- Disclosed in Disclosed in SFP
eliminated in SOCIE as under EQUITY
P/L from “other dividends paid in AND
income” NON- LIABILITIES
CONTROLLING (with regard to
INTERESTS ordinary shares)
column
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C3 PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATION JOURNALS
Dr Cr NCI
R R R
At acquisition
J1 Property, plant and equipment 20 000
Recording of land and buildings of Mobile Limited
revalued to fair value at acquisition
(140 000 – 120 000)

Investment in Mobile Limited 180 000
Goodwill 6 400
Elimination of owners' equity of Mobile Limited at
acquisition
Since acquisition
J3 Retained earnings – beginning of the year 23 500
Recording of non-controlling interests in retained
earnings of Mobile Limited ((164 500 – 47 000) x 20%)
66 900g
Current year
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 47 731 47 731c
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit after tax of
Mobile Limited
((347 400 – 100 746 – 8 000 (pref dividends)) x 20%)
J5 Other income (P/L) 16 000

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 4 000 (4 000)e
Dividends paid 20 000
Elimination of intragroup ordinary dividend and recording
of non-controlling interests therein
110 631f
Preference share capital
J6 Preference share capital 80 000
Allocation of preference owners' equity of Mobile Limited
at acquisition

Preference dividend paid 8 000
Allocation of intragroup preference dividend and
recording of non-controlling interests therein
Non-controlling interests – Statement of Financial Position 190 631
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Students struggle to understand consolidation journals. The analysis can be used as guidance on how to
prepare consolidation journals.
If the subsidiary revalues its net assets at the acquisition date to fair value and does not recognise the revalued
amounts in its own records, then for consolidation purposes an adjustment is required to recognise the revalued
assets of the subsidiary. A pro forma journal entry has to be passed on consolidation to bring the revaluation into
account. (Refer to journal 1.)
C2 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS’ EQUITY OF MOBILE LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 150 000 120 000 30 000
Revaluation surplus (140 000 – 120 000) 20 000 16 000 4 000 Journal 2
217 000 173 600 43 400
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (164 500 – 47 000) 117 500 94 000b 23 500 Journal 3
66 900g
Current year
Profit for the year 238 654 190 923 47 731c Journal 4
Profit for the year (347 400 – 100 746) 246 654
Income attributable to preference owners (8 000)
Dividends paid (20 000) (16 000) (4 000)e Journal 5
559 554 268 923 110 631f
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• apply the consolidation procedures in IFRS 10

• eliminate intragroup balances and intragroup transactions and
resulting unrealised profits
• provide for deferred tax on unrealised intragroup profits
• prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for a group
• account for the accumulated losses of a subsidiary and insolvent
subsidiaries
• account for any impairment of goodwill
• prepare the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and
statement of financial position of a group
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LEARNING UNIT 4
COMPLEX GROUPS
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6 LEARNING UNIT 3
Complex groups
Learning outcome 3
After studying this learning unit, you should be able to identify different group to apply the
relevant consolidation procedures for the preparation of consolidated annual financial
statements of a complex group.

This learning unit consists of the following sections:
3.1 Composition of a group of entities

3.2 Horizontal groups
3.3 Vertical groups
3.4 Mark-to-market reserve
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on complex groups in Group statements.
3.1 COMPOSITION OF A GROUP OF ENTITIES
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on the composition of a group of entities in Group statements.
A parent together with its subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries, if there are any, form a group
of entities. The following describes the different possible compositions of a group of
entities:
Simple groups
A simple group is a group consisting of a parent and a single subsidiary.
Complex groups
A complex group is a group consisting of a parent and more than one subsidiary. There
are three types of complex groups, namely horizontal, vertical and mixed groups.
Horizontal groups (single-level structures)
A horizontal group is a group consisting of a parent which holds a direct interest in several
other entities (subsidiaries).
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This group can be schematically illustrated as follows:
A Limited
(parent)
B Limited C Limited
(subsidiary) (subsidiary)
Vertical groups (multiple-level structures)
A vertical group is a group consisting of a parent that holds a direct interest in a subsidiary,
which in turn holds a direct interest in its own subsidiary. The parent thus holds an indirect
interest in the bottom subsidiary. This group can be schematically illustrated as follows:
A Limited
(parent) A Limited
(parent)
B Limited B Limited C Limited

(subsidiary) (subsidiary) (subsidiary)
C Limited D Limited E Limited

(sub- (sub- (sub-
subsidiary) subsidiary) subsidiary)
Mixed groups (not examinable in FAC3704)

The group can be schematically illustrated as follows:
A Limited
(parent)
B Limited (subsidiary of A C Limited (subsidiary of A

Limited and parent of C Limited) Limited and B Limited)
In a mixed group the parent itself owns the controlling equity shareholding in at least one
subsidiary, and the parent and such subsidiary together own the controlling interest in
another company. Please refer to Group statements (volume 1) for more schematic
illustrations of mixed groups.
Please note that mixed groups as defined in this learning unit and in the Group statements
textbook will not be examined in FAC3704. Horizontal and vertical groups will be examined
in FAC3704. Horizontal and vertical groups can include associates and joint arrangements.
Refer to the tutorial letter with integrated questions for more examples.
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3.2 HORIZONTAL GROUPS
EXAMPLE 3.1
The following are the abridged trial balances of A Limited, B Limited and C Limited at
31 December 20.3:
A Limited B Limited C Limited

R R R
Credits
Share capital
– 100 000 ordinary shares 100 000 — —
– 80 000 ordinary shares — 80 000 —
– 30 000 ordinary shares — — 60 000
Retained earnings – beginning of year 200 000 150 000 110 000
Profit before tax 345 000 220 000 95 000
645 000 450 000 265 000
Debits
Property, plant and equipment 266 500 284 000 136 500
Investment in equity instruments:
– Investment in B Limited at fair value 110 000 — —
– Investment in C Limited at fair value 100 000 — —
Trade and other receivables 35 000 60 000 65 000
Income tax expense 103 500 66 000 28 500
Dividends paid 30 000 40 000 35 000
645 000 450 000 265 000
1. A Limited purchased 60 000 shares in B Limited on 1 January 20.0, when B Limited’s

retained earnings amounted to R60 000. On 1 January 20.1 A Limited acquired 27 000
shares in C Limited, when the retained earnings of C Limited amounted to R40 000.
On both acquisition dates A Limited acquired control over the respective companies.
The fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities were
considered to be equal to the carrying amounts of these items.
3. The group uses the partial goodwill method to recognise goodwill. (The non-controlling
interests are measured at their proportionate interest in the net identifiable assets of
the acquiree.) Goodwill was not considered to be impaired at the 20.3 year-end.
4. The fair values of investments in equity instruments are equal to the cost price thereof.
The equity investments are measured at fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI).
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REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated annual financial statements of the A Limited
No notes are required.
Ignore comparative figures.
SOLUTION 3.1
A LIMITED GROUP
R
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment (266 500 + 284 000 + 136 500) 687 000
Goodwill (5 000a + 10 000g) 15 000

Trade and other receivables (35 000 + 60 000 + 65 000) 160 000

Non-controlling interests (86 000f + 20 150m) 106 150
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A LIMITED GROUP

R
Profit before tax
(345 000 + 220 000 + 95 000 – 30 000 (dividends) – 31 500(dividends)) 598 500
Income tax expense (103 500 + 66 000 + 28 500) (198 000)
Profit and total comprehensive income attributable to:

Non-controlling interests (38 500d + 6 650j) 45 150
400 500
A LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 20.3

interests
R R R R R
Dividends paid (30 000) (30 000) (13 500)3 (43 500)
Total comprehensive income for the
year:
1 b h
200 000 + 67 500 + 63 000 = 330 500 or 200 000 + ((110 000 – 40 000) – 7 000 (J6)) + ((150 000 –
60 000) – 22 500 (J2)) = 330 500
2 c i
57 500 + 17 000 = 74 500
3 e k
10 000 + 3 500 = 13 500
4 f m
Check: 86 000 + 20 150 = 106 150
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CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF B LIMITED
100% 75% 25%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 80 000 60 000 20 000
140 000 105 000 35 000
Equity represented by goodwill 5 000 5 000a
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (150 000 –
60 000) 90 000 67 500b 22 500
235 000 67 500 57 500c
Current year
Profit for the year (220 000 – 66 000) 154 000 115 500 38 500d
Dividends paid (40 000) (30 000) (10 000)e
349 000 110 000 153 000 86 000f
C2 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF C LIMITED
100% 90% 10%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 60 000 54 000 6 000
100 000 90 000 10 000
Equity represented by goodwill 10 000 10 000g
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (110 000 – 40 000) 70 000 63 000h 7 000
180 000 63 000 17 000i
Current year
Profit for the year (95 000 – 28 500) 66 500 59 850 6 650j
Dividends paid (35 000) (31 500) (3 500)k
211 500 100 000 91 350 20 150m
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Percentage interest that A Limited has in
B Limited: 60 000/80 000 = 75%

C Limited: 27 000/30 000 = 90%
Structure of group:
A Limited
1 January 20.0 1 January 20.1

75% 90%
B Limited C Limited
From the above it is clear that A Limited has a direct interest in

B Limited and a direct interest in C Limited, therefore the group is a
horizontal group.
An analysis is prepared for B Limited and C Limited. An analysis is

prepared for each subsidiary individually as the group is a horizontal
group and there is no direct relationship between B Limited and
C Limited.
Dr Cr NCI

Goodwill 5 000a
acquisition
J2 Retained earnings – beginning of year 22 500

Recording of non-controlling interests in
retained earnings of B Limited
[(150 000 – 60 000) x 25%]
57 500c
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 38 500 38 500d
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit
for the year of B Limited
[(220 000 – 66 000) x 25%]
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J4 Profit before tax (other income) 30 000
Elimination of intragroup dividend and
recording portion of non-controlling interests
therein
86 000f
Goodwill 10 000g
Investment in C Limited 100 000
Elimination of owners' equity in C Limited at
acquisition

retained earnings of C Limited
[(110 000 – 40 000) x 10%]
17 000i
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 6 650 6 650j
for the period of C Limited
[(95 000 – 28 500) x 10%]

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 3 500 (3 500)k
Elimination of intragroup dividend and
recording of the portion of non-controlling
interests therein
20 150m
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EXAMPLE 3.2
ABRIDGED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UTAH LIMITED, OHIO LIMITED
AND THE MAINE LIMITED GROUP:
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 AUGUST 20.8
Utah Ohio Maine
Limited Limited Limited
Group
R R R
ASSETS
Non-current assets 981 000 337 500 778 400
Equity investments:
– 80 000 ordinary shares in Maine Ltd at fair value 270 000 — —
– 30 000 ordinary shares in Ohio Ltd at fair value 170 000 — —
Current assets 494 000 305 000 283 000

Inventories 100 000 85 000 180 000
Total assets 1 475 000 642 500 1 061 400

Total equity 750 000 527 500 788 400
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 750 000 527 500 668 400
Share capital – 200 000 ordinary shares 200 000 — —
– 100 000 ordinary shares — — 100 000
Non-controlling interests — — 120 000
Non-current liabilities 600 000 50 000 250 000

Long-term borrowings 600 000 50 000 250 000
Current liabilities 125 000 65 000 23 000

Trade and other payables 125 000 65 000 23 000
Total liabilities 725 000 115 000 273 000
Total equity and liabilities 1 475 000 642 500 1 061 400
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR

THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 20.8
Utah Ohio Maine
Group
R R R
Income tax expense (150 000) (112 500) (201 600)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 350 000 262 500 470 400
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
YEAR 350 000 262 500 470 400

Owners of the parent 350 000 262 500 398 400
Non-controlling interests — — 72 000
350 000 262 500 470 400
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 20.8
Retained earnings
Utah Ohio Maine
Group
R R R
Balance at 1 September 20.7 240 000 240 000 200 000
Dividends paid (40 000) (25 000) (30 000)
Total comprehensive income for the year
Balance at 31 August 20.8 550 000 477 500 568 400
1. Utah Limited acquired its controlling interest in Maine Limited Group on 1 September
20.7. The fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the
acquisition date of Maine Limited Group was considered to be equal to the carrying
amount of these items.
2. Utah Limited acquired its controlling interest in Ohio Limited on 1 September 20.7. The
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the acquisition date of Ohio
Limited were considered to be fairly reflected, except for the following items:
Fair Carrying
value amount
R R
Land 200 800 180 000
interests are recognised at their proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable
assets.) The goodwill that arose on the acquisition of Maine Limited was considered to
be impaired by R20 000 at the end of the current year.
5. The fair value of the equity investments is equal to the cost price thereof. The equity
investments are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
(FVTOCI).
6. The normal company tax rate is 28%, and capital gains tax is calculated at 66,6%
thereof.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated annual financial statements of Utah Limited
Group for the year ended 31 August 20.8.
No notes are required. Ignore comparative figures.
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SOLUTION 3.2
UTAH LIMITED GROUP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 AUGUST 20.8
R
ASSETS
Non-current assets 1 687 700
(541 000 + 337 500 + 778 400 + 20 800(C3) / (J5)) 1 677 700
Goodwill (30 000a – 20 000f) 10 000
Current assets 1 082 000

Trade receivables (394 000 + 220 000 + 103 000) 717 000
Inventories (100 000 + 85 000 + 180 000) 365 000

Non-controlling interests (120 000 (given) + 133 680e + 217 768k) 471 448

Long-term borrowings (600 000 + 50 000 + 250 000) 900 000
Deferred tax (3 879 – 3 472 + 3 472 (J9)) 3 879

Trade and other payables (125 000 + 65 000 + 23 000) 213 000
Total liabilities 1 116 879
UTAH LIMITED GROUP

INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 20.8
R
1
Profit before tax 1 509 196
Income tax expense2 (467 572)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 1 041 624
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 1 041 624
Non-controlling interests3 260 251
1 041 624
1
500 000 – 15 000 (60% x 25 000(div)) – 24 000 (80% x 30 000(div)) + 375 000 + 12 400 (C3) +
f g
672 000 – 20 000 + 8 796 = 1 509 196
2
150 000 + 112 500 + 3 472(C3) + 201 600 = 467 572
3 c i
72 000 (given) + 79 680 + 108 571 = 260 251
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The gain on bargain purchase (R8 796) that arose on the acquisition
of Ohio Limited is included in profit before tax because the acquisition
of Ohio Limited by Utah Limited took place in the current year
(1 September 20.7).
UTAH LIMITED GROUP

31 AUGUST 20.8

interests
R R R R R
Balance at 1 September 20.7 200 000 240 000 440 000 — 440 000
Acquisition of subsidiaries 227 1971 227 197
Dividends paid (40 000) (40 000) (16 000)2 (56 000)
Total comprehensive income for
the year:
Profit for the year 781 373 781 373 260 251 1 041 624
Balance at 31 August 20.8 200 000 981 373 1 181 373 471 448 1 652 821
1 b h
60 000 + 119 197 + (120 000 (given) (SFP) – 72 000 (given) (SP/LOCI)) = 227 197
2 j d
10 000 + 6 000 = 16 000
CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF MAINE LIMITED GROUP
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
300 000 240 000 60 000b
Equity represented by goodwill 30 000 30 000a —
Current year
Profit for the year (given) 398 400 318 720 79 680c
Dividends paid (30 000) (24 000) (6 000)d
698 400 (30 000) 294 720 133 680e
Current year (given) 20 000f
Carrying amount – 31/08/20.8 (10 000)
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C2 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF OHIO LIMITED
100% 60% 40%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 50 000 30 000 20 000
(240 000 – 8 928 (C3))
Revaluation surplus (C3) 16 921 10 153 6 768
297 933 178 796 119 197
Equity represented by gain on bargain
purchase (8 796) (8 796)g
Consideration paid and NCI 289 197 170 000 119 197h
Current year
Profit for the year (262 500 + 8 928 271 428 162 857 108 571i
(C3))
Dividends paid (25 000) (15 000) (10 000)j
535 625 147 857 217 768k
C3 CALCULATION OF EFFECT OF FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS AT

ACQUISITION
Carrying Fair value Revaluation Tax effect After tax
amount revaluation
R R R R R
Land 180 000 200 800 20 800 (3 879)1 16 921
Inventories 70 000 57 600 (12 400) 3 472 2 (8 928)
1
20 800 x 66,6% x 28% = 3 879
2
12 400 x 28% = 3 472
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Percentage interest that Utah Limited has in
Ohio Limited: 30 000 / 50 000 = 60%
Maine Limited Group: 80 000 / 100 000 = 80%
Structure of group:
Utah Limited
1 September 20.7 1 September 20.7

60% 80%
Ohio Maine
Limited Limited
Group
From the above it is clear that Utah Limited has a direct interest in
Ohio Limited and a direct interest in the Maine Limited Group,
therefore the group is a horizontal group.
An analysis is prepared for each subsidiary individually as the group is

a horizontal group and there is no direct relationship between
Ohio Limited and the Maine Limited Group.

Dr Cr NCI
R R R

Goodwill 30 000a
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 60 000 60 000b
Investment in Maine Limited 270 000
Elimination of owners' equity in Maine Limited
Group at acquisition by Utah Limited

Recording of non-controlling interests in profit for
the year of Maine Limited Group
(398 400 x 20% = 79 680)
J3 Profit before tax 24 000

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 6 000 (6 000)d
Elimination of intragroup dividend and recording
portion of non-controlling interests therein of
Maine Limited Group
133 680e
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Goodwill 20 000f
Impairment of goodwill of Maine Limited Group

Deferred tax (3 879 – 3 472) 407
Inventories 12 400
Recording of fair value adjustments at
acquisition (C3)

Retained earnings (240 000 – 8 928) 231 072
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 119 197h 119 197
Investment in Ohio Limited 170 000
Gain on bargain purchase (profit before tax) 8 796g
Elimination of owners' equity in Ohio Limited at
acquisition

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 108 571i 108 571
the year of Ohio Limited ((262 500 + 8 928 (C3))
x 40% = 108 571)

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 10 000 (10 000)j
portion of non-controlling interests therein of Ohio
Limited
J9 Inventories (SFP) 12 400
Income tax (P/L) 3 472
Cost of sales (profit before tax) (P/L) 12 400
Realisation of inventories fairly valued at
acquisition date
217 768k
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3.3 VERTICAL GROUPS
NOTE:
Note that the effective holding method explained in Group statements is not used in
this module. You do not need to study the effective holding method for FAC3704.
A Limited
70% (31 July 20.5)
B Limited
65% (1 January 20.3)
C Limited
A vertical group is always consolidated from the bottom to the top.
The owners' equity of C Limited is always analysed before the owners'

equity of B Limited. The date of acquisition of an interest in a subsidiary is
therefore very important.
If B Limited purchased its interest in C Limited on 1 January 20.3 and

A Limited purchased its interest in B Limited on 31 July 20.5, C Limited
would only become a subsidiary of A Limited on 31 July 20.5, the date
when the group was formed.
In simple terms there was no “connection” between A Ltd and C Ltd

before 31 July 20.5. We therefore only include the profits of the sub-
subsidiary C Limited from 31 July 20.5 in the A Ltd Group (the date when
the A Ltd Group was formed.)
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EXAMPLE 3.3
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ABRIDGED TRIAL BALANCES OF A LIMITED,
B LIMITED AND C LIMITED AT 31 DECEMBER 20.3:
A Limited B Limited C Limited

R R R
Credits
Share capital
― 200 000 ordinary shares 200 000 — —
― 140 000 ordinary shares — 140 000 —
― 150 000 ordinary shares — — 150 000
Retained earnings – beginning of year 300 000 190 000 210 000
Long-term liability 70 000 — 95 000
820 000 530 000 665 000
Debits
Investment in equity instruments:
– Investment in B Limited at fair value 165 000 — —
– Investment in C Limited at fair value — 232 000 —
Dividends paid 30 000 40 000 35 000
820 000 530 000 665 000
1. A Limited purchased 98 000 shares in B Limited on 1 January 20.0, when B Limited’s
retained earnings amounted to R90 000. On this date A Limited acquired control of
B Limited. The fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
at the acquisition date of B Limited were considered to be equal to the carrying
amounts of these items.
2. B Limited acquired 127 500 shares in C Limited on 1 January 20.1, when C Limited’s
retained earnings amounted to R120 000. On this date B Limited acquired control of
C Limited. The fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
at the acquisition date of C Limited were considered to be equal to the carrying
amounts of these items.
assets.) Goodwill was not considered to be impaired at year-end.
investments are measured at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL).
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REQUIRED:
Ignore the implications of secondary tax on companies.
SOLUTION 3.3
A LIMITED GROUP
R
ASSETS
Goodwill (4 000g + 1 750o (2 500a x 70%)) 5 750


Non-controlling interests (70 800f + 179 760n) 250 560

Long-term borrowings (70 000 + 95 000) 165 000
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A LIMITED GROUP
R
Profit before tax (C3) 602 250
Non-controlling interests (42 000k + 28 560l + 22 050d) 92 610
404 250
A LIMITED GROUP

interests
R R R R R
Total comprehensive income for
the year:
Profit for the year — 311 640 311 640 92 610 404 250
Dividends paid — (30 000) (30 000) (17 250)3 (47 250)
Balance at 31 December 20.3 200 000 705 190 905 190 250 5604 1 155 750
1 h i
300 000 + 70 000 + 53 550 = 423 550 or 300 000 + ((190 000 – 90 000) – 30 000 (J6)) + (210 000 –
120 000 – 13 500 (J2) – 22 950 (J7)) = 423 550
2 c j
54 000 + 121 200 = 175 200
3 e m
5 250 + 12 000 = 17 250
4 f n
Check: 70 800 + 179 760 = 250 560
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CALCULATIONS
100% 85% 15%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 150 000 127 500 22 500
Retained earnings – 01/01/20.1 120 000 102 000 18 000
270 000 229 500 40 500
Equity represented by goodwill 2 500 2 500a
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (210 000 –120 000) 90 000 76 500b 13 500
54 000c
Current year
Profit for the year (210 000 – 63 000) 147 000 124 950 22 050d
Dividends paid (35 000) (29 750) (5 250)e
474 000 171 700 70 800f
100% 70% 30%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 140 000 98 000 42 000
230 000 161 000 69 000
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (190 000 – 90 000) 100 000 70 000h 30 000
Retained earnings – C Limited 76 500b 53 550i 22 950
Goodwill – C Limited (2 500)a (1 750) (750)
408 000 121 200j
Current year
Profit for the year – B Limited
(200 000 – 60 000) 140 000 98 000 42 000k
Profit for the year – C Limited
(124 950 – 29 750) 95 200 66 640 28 560l
Dividends paid (40 000) (28 000) (12 000)m
603 200 260 190 179 760n
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C3 PROFIT BEFORE TAX

R
Profit before tax – A Limited 250 000
Intragroup dividends received from B Limited (40 000 x 70%) (28 000)
Profit before tax – B Limited 200 000
Intragroup dividends received from C Limited (35 000 x 85%) (29 750)
Profit before tax – C Limited 210 000
Profit before tax – Group 602 250
Percentage interest that A Limited has in
B Limited: 98 000/140 000 = 70%
C Limited: 127 500/150 000 = 85%
Structure of group:
A Limited
1 January
20.0
70%
B Limited
1 January
20.1
85%
C Limited
A Limited acquired its interest in B Limited before B Limited acquired

its interest in C Limited. The A Ltd Group therefore was formed on the
date that A Limited acquired its interest in B Limited (1 January 20.0).

B Limited and an indirect interest in C Limited (because B Limited has
a direct interest in C Limited), thus the group is a vertical group.
An analysis is first prepared for C Limited and then for B Limited

because the group is a vertical group.
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
Goodwill 2 500a
acquisition
Recording of the non-controlling interests in
[(210 000 – 120 000) x 15%]
54 000c
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 22 050 22 050d
the year of C Limited
[(210 000 – 63 000) x 15%]
Elimination of intragroup dividend and recording of
portion of non-controlling interests therein
70 800f
Goodwill 4 000g
acquisition
earnings of B Limited
[(190 000 – 90 000) x 30%]
Recording of non-controlling interests of B Limited in
[(210 000 – 120 000) x 85% x 30%]
J8 Non-controlling interests (SFP) 750 (750)

Goodwill 750
Recording of non-controlling interests of B Limited
in goodwill of C Limited (2 500 x 30%)
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
121 200j
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 42 000 42 000k
the year of B Limited [(200 000 – 60 000) x 30%]
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 28 560 28 560l
Recording of non-controlling interests of B Limited in
profit for the year of C Limited
[(210 000 – 63 000 – 35 000) x 85% x 30%]

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 12 000 (12 000)m
Elimination of intragroup dividend and recording of
179 760n
EXAMPLE 3.4
Use the same information as in example 3.3, but change the following:
1. A Limited purchased 98 000 shares in B Limited on 1 January 20.3. B Limited
acquired 127 500 shares in C Limited on 1 January 20.1 when C Limited’s retained
earnings were R120 000.
2. A Limited has controlled B Limited and B Limited has controlled C Limited since the
respective acquisition dates.
3. Assume that the fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities at the time of both acquisitions were reassessed and were considered to
be reasonable.
REQUIRED:
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SOLUTION 3.4
A LIMITED GROUP
R
ASSETS


Non-controlling interests (70 800e + 179 760j) 250 560

A LIMITED GROUP

R
Profit before tax (C3) 720 050
Non-controlling interests (42 000g + 28 560h + 22 050c) 92 610
522 050
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A LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 20.3
Share Retained Non- Total

capital earnings Total controlling equity
interests
R R R R R
Balance at 1 January 20.3 200 000 300 000 500 000 — 500 000
Non-controlling interests in respect of — —
1
investment acquired 175 200 175 200
2
Dividends paid — (30 000) (30 000) (17 250) (47 250)
3
Balance at 31 December 20.3 200 000 699 440 899 440 250 560 1 150 000
1 b k
54 000 + 121 200 = 175 200
2 d i
5 250 + 12 000 = 17 250
3 e j
Check: 70 800 + 179 760 = 250 560
CALCULATIONS
100% 85% 15%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 150 000 127 500 22 500
360 000 306 000 54 000b
Equity represented by bargain purchase (74 000) (74 000)a —
Current year
Profit for the year (210 000 – 63 000) 147 000 124 950 22 050c
Dividends paid (35 000) (29 750) (5 250)d
398 000 95 200 70 800e
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100% 70% 30%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 140 000 98 000 42 000
Gain on bargain purchase – C Limited
(C1) 74 000a 51 800 22 200
404 000 282 800 121 200
Equity represented by gain on bargain
(117 800) (117 800)f
purchase
Current year
Profit for the year
– B Limited (200 000 – 60 000) 140 000 98 000 42 000g
Profit for the year
– C Limited (124 950 – 29 750) 95 200 66 640 28 560h
Dividends paid (40 000) (28 000) (12 000)i
481 400 136 640 179 760j
C3 PROFIT BEFORE TAX

R
Profit before tax – A Limited 250 000
Intragroup dividends received from B Limited (40 000 x 70%) (28 000)
Profit before tax – B Limited 200 000
Intragroup dividends received from C Limited (35 000 x 85%) (29 750)
Profit before tax – C Limited 210 000
Recognition of gain on bargain purchase (C2) (refer to comments) 117 800f
Profit before tax – Group 720 050
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Percentage interest that A Limited has in:
B Limited: 98 000/140 000 = 70%
C Limited: 127 500/150 000 = 85%
Structure of group:
A Limited
1 January
20.3
70%
B Limited
1 January
20.1
85%
C Limited
A Limited acquired its interest in B Limited after B Limited had acquired
its interest in C Limited. The A Limited Group was therefore formed on
the date that A Limited acquired its interest in B Limited
(1 January 20.3).
B Limited and an indirect interest in C Limited (because B Limited has
a direct interest in C Limited), thus the group is a vertical group.
An analysis is first prepared for C Limited and then for B Limited as the
group is a vertical group.
A Limited acquired its interest in B Limited after B Limited had acquired

its interest in C Limited, thus the gain on bargain purchase (R74 000)
of C Limited is included in the at acquisition reserves of B Limited. The
gain on bargain purchase (R117 800) of B Limited is included in the
consolidated profit for the year (other income) in the statement of profit
or loss and other comprehensive income as the acquisition took place
in the current year.
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
Gain on bargain purchase 74 000a
acquisition
the year of C Limited [(210 000 – 63 000) x 15%]
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 5 250 (5 250)d
70 800e
Gain on bargain purchase – C Limited 74 000a
Gain on bargain purchase 117 800f
acquisition
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 42 000 42 000g
the period of B Limited [(200 000 – 60 000) x 30%]
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 28 560 28 560h
Recording of non-controlling interests of B Limited
in profit for the year of C Limited
[(210 000 – 63 000 – 35 000) x 85% x 30%]
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 12 000 (12 000)i
179 760j
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EXAMPLE 3.5
THE FOLLOWING BALANCES WERE TAKEN FROM THE ACCOUNTING RECORDS

OF LEFT LIMITED, RIGHT LIMITED AND CENTRE LIMITED AT 30 JUNE 20.5:
Left Right Centre

Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr)
R R R
Profit for the year (450 000) (900 000) (720 000)
Inventories 900 000 460 000 700 000
Trade receivables 724 857 697 714 603 571
Cash and cash equivalents 1 033 000 — 412 000
Investments in equity instruments:
Investment in Right Limited – 60 000
ordinary shares at fair value 1 800 000 — —
Investment in Centre Limited – 40 000
ordinary shares at fair value — 1 600 000 —
Land 1 419 000 2 400 000 1 000 000
Plant at cost 1 228 000 1 420 000 618 000
Provisional tax payments 412 000 196 000 158 000
Retained earnings - 1 July 20.4 (6 000 000) (4 805 000) (2 113 000)
Deferred tax (48 000) (62 000) (24 000)
Provision for tax (192 857) (385 714) (308 571)
Share capital – 100 000 ordinary shares (100 000) — —
Share capital – 50 000 ordinary shares — — (50 000)
Share capital – 75 000 ordinary shares — (150 000) —
Accumulated depreciation – plant (221 040) (170 400) (37 080)
Trade and other payables (504 960) (280 600) (238 920)
Short-term borrowings (bank overdraft) — (20 000) —
— — —
1. On 1 July 20.2 Left Limited purchased 60 000 ordinary shares in Right Limited for
R1 800 000. On the same day Right Limited purchased 40 000 ordinary shares in
Centre Limited and paid R1 600 000 for the investment. Left Limited has controlled
Right Limited and Right Limited has controlled Centre Limited since 1 July 20.2.
2. On 1 July 20.2 the following information was applicable:

Right Centre
Limited Limited
R R
3. On 1 July 20.2 Right Limited valued Centre Limited’s land at R1 600 000. The
revaluation was not recorded in the books of Centre Limited. The fair values of the
remaining assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of Right Limited and Centre
Limited on 1 July 20.2 were considered to be equal to the carrying amounts of these
items.
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4. During the current year Left Limited sold inventories to Centre Limited at a profit of
50% on cost price. On 30 June 20.5 Centre Limited had inventories on hand that were
purchased from Left Limited for R300 000.
5. During the current year Centre Limited sold inventories to Right Limited at a profit of
331/3% on cost price. On 30 June 20.5 Right Limited had inventories on hand that were
purchased from Centre Limited for R100 000.
6. Included in the trade receivables of Left Limited is a loan of R15 000 to Centre Limited.
The loan is included in the trade and other payables of Centre Limited.
assets.)
8. The goodwill that arose on the acquisition of Right Limited was considered to be
impaired by R200 000 at year-end.
9. Assume a normal tax rate of 28% and capital gain tax calculated at 66,6% thereof.
investments are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
(FVTOCI).
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated annual financial statements of the Left Limited
Group for the year ended 30 June 20.5.
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SOLUTION 3.5
LEFT LIMITED GROUP
R
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment (C8) 8 256 480
Goodwill (647 608g – 200 000m) 447 608
Current assets 5 391 142

Inventories
(900 000 + 460 000 + 700 000 – 100 000(C4) – 25 000 (C4)) 1 935 000
Trade receivables (724 857 + 697 714 + 603 571 – 15 000 (loan)) 2 011 142
Cash and cash equivalents (1 033 000 + 412 000) 1 445 000

Retained earnings 10 575 600
Non-controlling interests (670 622f + 1 387 498l) 2 058 120

Deferred tax (C6) 210 888
Current liabilities 1 150 622

Short-term borrowings 20 000
Trade and other payables (504 960 + 280 600 + 238 920 – 15 000 (loan)) 1 009 480
Current tax payable (C7) 121 142
Total liabilities 1 361 510
LEFT LIMITED GROUP

INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.5
R
Profit for the year (C5) 1 780 000
Owners of the parent 1 347 280
Non-controlling interests (180 0002 + 112 320k + 140 400e) 432 720
1 780 000
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LEFT LIMITED GROUP

30 JUNE 20.5

interests
R R R R R
1 2
Balance at 1 July 20.4 100 000 9 228 320 9 328 320 1 625 400 10 953 720
year:
Profit for the year — 1 347 280 1 347 280 432 720 1 780 000
3
Balance at 30 June 20.5 100 000 10 575 600 10 675 600 2 058 120 12 733 720
1 h
6 000 000 + 3 228 320 = 9 228 320 or 6 000 000 + (2 113 000 – 1 200 000 – 182 600(J3)) +
(4 805 000 – 1 500 000 – 661 000 (J8)) – 146 080 (J9) = 9 228 320
2 d i
530 222 + 1 095 178 = 1 625 400
3 f e
Check: 670 622 + 1 387 498 = 2 058 120
CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF CENTRE LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 50 000 40 000 10 000
Retained earnings 1 200 000 960 000 240 000
Revaluation surplus
(600 000 – 111 888 (C2)) 488 112 390 490 97 622
1 738 112 1 390 490 347 622
Consideration paid and NCI 1 947 622 1 600 000 347 622
Since acquisition
Retained earnings
(2 113 000 – 1 200 000) 913 000 730 400b 182 600
2 860 622 530 222d
Current year
Profit for the year 702 000 561 600c 140 400e
Profit for the year (given) 720 000
Unrealised profit
(100 000 x 331/3/1331/3) (25 000)
Tax effect (25 000 x 28%) 7 000
3 562 622 1 292 000 670 622f
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C2 REVALUATION OF LAND
R
Fair value 1 600 000
Carrying amount (1 000 000)
Deferred tax (600 000 x 66,6% x 28%) 111 888
Revaluation not recorded in the records of the subsidiary
Land belonging to Centre Limited was revalued at acquisition;
however, the revaluation was not recorded in the books of Centre
Limited. An adjustment is required for consolidation purposes to
recognise the revalued assets of the subsidiary (the revaluation is
included in the analysis). A pro forma journal entry has to be passed
on consolidation to bring the revaluation into account (refer J1).
Deferred tax on revaluation

If land is revalued, deferred tax should be provided for on the total
surplus above original cost at 18,648% (66,6% x 28%), irrespective of
whether or not there is any intention to dispose of the land, as the
carrying amount of the land (a non-depreciable asset) can only be
recovered by means of sale.
C3 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF RIGHT LIMITED
100% 80% 20%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 150 000 120 000 30 000
Retained earnings 1 500 000 1 200 000 300 000
Goodwill – Centre Limited (C1) (209 510)a (167 608) (41 902)
1 440 490 1 152 392 288 098
Consideration paid and NCI 2 088 098 1 800 000 288 098
Since acquisition
Retained earnings 4 035 400 3 228 320h 807 080
– Right Limited (4 805 000 – 3 305 000 661 000
1500 000)
– Centre Limited (C1) 730 400b 146 080
1 095 178i
Current year
Profit for the year 1 461 600 1 169 280c 292 320
– Right Limited (given) 900 000 180 000z
– Centre Limited (C1) 561 600c 112 320k
7 585 098 (647 608) 4 397 600 1 387 498l
Current year (given) 200 000m
Carrying amount – 30/06/20.5 (447 608)
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Percentage interests held by parent (Left Limited):
Right Limited: 60 000/75 000 = 80%
Centre Limited: 40 000/50 000 = 80%
Structure of group:
Left Limited
1 July 20.2
80%
Right Limited
1 July 20.2
80%
Centre Limited
Left Limited acquired its interest in Right Limited on the same date that
Right Limited acquired its interest in Centre Limited. Therefore, the
Left Limited Group was formed on the date that Left Limited acquired
its interest in Right Limited (1 July 20.2).
From the above it is clear that Left Limited has a direct interest in
Right Limited and an indirect interest in Centre Limited (because
Right Limited has a direct interest in Centre Limited). Thus the group is
a vertical group.
An analysis is first prepared for Centre Limited and then for Right
Limited because the group is a vertical group.
C4 UNREALISED PROFIT INCLUDED IN INVENTORIES

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Inventories purchased by Centre Limited from Left Limited:
Unrealised profit in closing inventory (300 000 x 50/150) 100 000
Deferred tax (100 000 x 28%) 28 000
Inventories purchased by Right Limited from Centre Limited:
Unrealised profit in closing inventory (100 000 x 331/3/1331/3) 25 000
Deferred tax (25 000 x 28%) 7 000
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Profit for the year:
– Left Limited 450 000
– Right Limited 900 000
– Centre Limited 720 000
Unrealised profit in closing inventory (300 000 x 50/150) (100 000)
Tax effect on unrealised profit (100 000 x 28%) 28 000
Unrealised profit in closing inventory (100 000 x 331/3 / 1331/3)) (25 000)
Tax effect on unrealised profit (25 000 x 28%) 7 000
Goodwill impaired (200 000)
Consolidated profit 1 780 000
C6 DEFERRED TAX
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Deferred tax (given):
Revaluation of land (C2) 111 888
Deferred tax on unrealised intragroup profit:
– Centre Limited (C4) (28 000)
– Right Limited (C4) (7 000)
210 888
C7 TAX PAYABLE
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Provision for income tax expense:
Provisional tax payments:
– Left Limited (412 000)
– Right Limited (196 000)
– Centre Limited (158 000)
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C8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property Plant Total
R R R
Carrying amount at end of year 5 419 000 2 837 480 8 256 480
Cost 5 419 0001 3 266 0002 8 685 000
Accumulated depreciation — (428 520)3 (428 520)
1
1 419 000 + 2 400 000 + 1 000 000 + 600 000 (C2) = 5 419 000
2
1 228 000 + 1 420 000 + 618 000 = 3 266 000
3
221 040 + 170 400 + 37 080 = 428 520
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Unrealised profits included in inventories
Sale of inventories from Left Limited to Centre Limited
Left Limited sold inventories to Centre Limited (parent to subsidiary).

Left Limited made the intragroup profit. Cost of sales of Left Limited
was thus debited and this decreased the group profit. Centre Limited
purchased the inventories from Left Limited, thus the unrealised profit
was included in the closing inventories of Centre Limited at year-end.
Inventories were decreased with the unrealised profit to eliminate the
unrealised intragroup profit.
Left Limited (parent) was making the profit, thus the unrealised profit in
the inventories was not shown in the analysis of owners' equity of
Centre Limited. In other words: the non-controlling interests were not
affected. The adjustments were taken into account in the consolidated
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (cost of
sales) and consolidated statement of financial position (inventories).
Sale of inventories from Centre Limited to Right Limited
Centre Limited sold inventories to Right Limited (subsidiary to parent).

Centre Limited made the intragroup profit. Cost of sales of
Centre Limited was thus debited and this decreased the group profit.
Right Limited purchased the inventories from Centre Limited, thus the
unrealised profit was included in the closing inventories of
Right Limited at year-end. The inventories were decreased with the
unrealised profit to eliminate the unrealised intragroup profit.
Centre Limited (subsidiary) was making the profit, thus the unrealised
profit in the inventories was shown in the analysis of owners' equity of
Centre Limited. In other words, the non-controlling interests were also
adjusted. The adjustments were also taken into account in the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income (cost of sales) and the consolidated statement of financial
position (inventories).
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
J1 Land 600 000
(600 000 x 66,6% x 28%)
Revaluation of land of Centre Limited at
acquisition

Revaluation surplus (600 000 – (600 000 x 488 112
66,6% x 28%)
Goodwill 209 510
Investment in Centre Limited 1 600 000
Elimination of owners' equity in Centre
Limited at acquisition

retained earnings since acquisition of Centre
Limited
[(2 113 000 – 1 200 000) x 20%]
530 222d
J4 Profit for the year (Cost of sales) (C4) 25 000
Inventory (SPF) 25 000
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing
inventory of Right Limited
J5 Deferred tax (SFP) (C4) 7 000

Profit for the year (Income tax expense) 7 000
Tax implication of elimination of intragroup
profit in closing inventory

Non-controlling interests (SFP) 140 400 140 400e
for the year of Centre Limited
[(720 000 – 25 000 + 7 000) x 20%]
670 622f

Goodwill 647 608g
Goodwill – Centre Limited 209 510a
Investment in Right Limited 1 800 000
Elimination of owners' equity in Right Limited
at acquisition
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
for the year of Centre Limited [(4 805 000 –
1 500 000) x 20%]

retained earnings since acquisition of Centre
Limited
[(2 113 000 – 1 200 000) x 80% x 20%]
1 095 178i
J10 Non-controlling interests (P/L) (900 000 x 180 000

20%)
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit 180 000z
for the year of Right Limited
J11 Non-controlling interests (P/L) (561 600 x 112 320

20%)
for the year of Centre Limited for the current
year
J12 Profit for the year 200 000

Goodwill 200 000m
J13 Profit for the year (Cost of sales) 100 000

Inventory (SFP) (300 000 x 50/150) 100 000
Elimination of intragroup profit in closing
inventory of Centre Limited
J14 Deferred tax (SFP) (100 000 x 28%) 28 000

Profit for the year (Income tax expense) 28 000
Tax implication of elimination of intragroup
profit in closing inventory
J15 Trade and other payables (Centre Limited) 15 000

Trade receivables (Left Limited) 15 000
Elimination of intragroup loan
1 387 498
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3.4 MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE
Classification of investments in equity instruments:
In terms of IFRS 9 an entity can choose whether to measure its investments in equity
instruments at cost price or at fair value. If the entity elects to measure its investments in
equity instruments at fair value, it must also classify them as either
1. equity investments at fair value through profit or loss

or
2. equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Equity investments at fair value through profit or loss

The fair value adjustment and the tax effect are recognised in the profit or loss section of
the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. From there the profit or
loss for the period is transferred to the statement of changes in equity in the retained
earnings column.
The following journal entry will be processed in the investors own separate accounting
records:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Investment in A Limited xxx
Other income (fair value adjustment (P/L)) xxx
Income tax expense (P/L) xxx
Deferred tax(SFP) xxx
Recognition of fair value adjustment on investment in A Limited
Equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income

The fair value adjustment and the tax effect are recognised in the other comprehensive
income section of the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. From
there the other comprehensive income for the period is transferred to the statement of
changes in equity’s mark-to-market reserve column.
The following journal entry will be processed in the investors own separate accounting
records:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Investment in A Limited xxx
Mark-to-market reserve(MTMR)(fair value adjustment)(OCI) xxx
Mark-to-market reserve(MTMR)(fair value adjustment)(OCI) xxx
Deferred tax (SFP) xxx
Recognition of fair value adjustment of investment in A Limited
What is the mark-to-market reserve?
The mark-to-market reserve is the fair value adjustments on investments in equity

instruments (financial assets) measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
according to IFRS 9.
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ILLUSTRATION 1
P Limited bought shares in A Limited for R10 000 and passed the following journal in its
own separate accounting records:
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Investment in A Limited 10 000
Bank 10 000
Initial recognition of investment in A Limited at cost price
Then: If at the end of the year the fair value of the investment in A Limited was R12 000,
P Limited would pass the following journal entry in its own separate records if its
accounting policy was to remeasure equity investments at fair value through other
comprehensive income:
Dr Cr
R R
J2 Investment in A Limited 2 000
Mark-to-market reserve 1 627
Deferred tax (20 000 x 66,6% x 28%) 373
Remeasurement of investment in A Limited to fair value
NOTE: Mark-to-market reserve is always an after tax amount. This mark-to-market reserve
of R1 627 is disclosed as part of other comprehensive income in the statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income. It will then be transferred to the statement of
changes in equity’s “mark-to-market reserve column”.
(Please note that the profit or loss section of the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income is transferred to the statement of changes in equity’s retained
earnings column. Please refer to IFRS 9 for more details on financial assets.)
NOTE: The journals above are passed in the separate financial statements of the
parent or investor company.
THEN on consolidation, if A Limited is either a subsidiary, an associate, a joint venture or

a joint operation of P Limited, the fair value adjustment made by P Limited in its own
separate accounting records relating to its investment in A Limited must be eliminated.
How it is eliminated? By simply reversing the journal that P Limited originally passed to
account for it.
(The principle is that consolidated financial statements are drawn up to show the users
what the financial statements would look like if A Limited and P Limited were one
economic entity. It is impossible for one company to have an investment in itself or to fair
value that investment in itself. For this reason any fair value adjustments on either
subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures or joint operations are eliminated on consolidation.)
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The following pro forma consolidation journal entry is passed when the consolidated
financial statements of the P Limited Group are compiled:
Dr Cr
R R
J3 Mark-to-market reserve 1 627
Deferred tax (20 000 x 66,6% x 28%) 373
Investment in A Limited 2 000
Elimination of fair value adjustment on investment in
A Limited on consolidation
Treatment of mark-to-market reserve in the consolidated financial statements of the

group:
In the consolidated financial statements, this mark-to-market reserve should be reversed

to present accurate financial statements for the group:
• The investment in the subsidiary is required to be recognised at cost on acquisition

date as this represents the fair value of the consideration transferred at acquisition
date. (Please refer to IFRS 3.37). Any subsequent remeasurement of an investment
in a subsidiary to fair value in the books of the holding company is reversed on
consolidation (refer to the journal entry above).
• The investment in the associate or joint venture is initially recognised at cost
according to the equity method. (Please refer to IAS 28.10). Any subsequent
remeasurement of an investment in an associate or joint venture to fair value in the
books of the investor company is reversed on consolidation (refer to the journal
entry above).
This reversal is essential to calculate any goodwill or gain on bargain purchase at

acquisition date correctly.
Please note that any mark-to-market reserve in the separate financial statements of a
subsidiary relates to investments in equity instruments that the subsidiary holds and it
should be treated accordingly. This means if the mark-to-market reserve relates to a
simple investment (not a sub-subsidiary, an associate, a joint venture or a joint operation)
of that subsidiary, it will not be eliminated on consolidation. On the other hand, if it relates
to a sub-subsidiary or associate or joint venture, it will be reversed on consolidation. See
J3 above.
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3.4.1 MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE WITHIN COMPLEX GROUPS
ILLUSTRATION 1:
Extract of the trial balance of the parent at year-end:

Mark-to-market reserve as per trial balance: 24 420
- Investment in subsidiary – Snow Limited 8 140
- Simple investment – Grumpy Limited 16 280
Parent
Limited
5%
Grumpy
Limited
60% + control = subsidiary
Snow
Limited
MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE IN THE RECORDS OF THE PARENT RELATING TO

THE INVESTMENT IN THE SUBSIDIARY, SNOW LIMITED:
• When the parent has an investment in a subsidiary, the investment is usually

classified as an equity instrument held at fair value through other comprehensive
income. See above.
• The fair value adjustment, R8 140 in the records of the parent relating to the
investment in the subsidiary, Snow Limited, will be reversed at acquisition date
when preparing the consolidated financial statements of the group.
• Therefore there will be no fair value adjustment (mark-to-market reserve) relating to

the investment in the subsidiary, Snow Limited, in the consolidated financial
statements.
MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE IN THE RECORDS OF THE PARENT RELATING TO

THE SIMPLE INVESTMENT, GRUMPY LIMITED:
• If the parent has a simple investment, Grumpy Limited, which is just a normal
investment and will not be consolidated in the group statements, the investment can
also be classified as an equity instrument held at fair value through other
comprehensive income. See above.
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• The investment in Grumpy Limited together with the fair value adjustment of
R16 280 in the records of the parent relating to this simple investment,
Grumpy Limited, will remain just as it is in the parent’s records (in the consolidated
financial statements). This is because, like PPE and any other asset, assets should
be included at 100% in consolidated group statements. The simple investment,
Grumpy Limited, is just a financial asset in the records of the parent, therefore the
investment (asset) and fair value adjustments on the investment will be disclosed
in the consolidated statements.
Taking the above into account, the amount that will be disclosed as the mark-to-market
reserve in the consolidated financial statements of the group will be R16 280.
Alternative explanation:
Parent Limited mark-to-market reserve as per trial balance 24 420
— Elimination of investment in subsidiary – Snow Limited (8 140)
Mark-to-market reserve as per consolidated financial statements 16 280
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ILLUSTRATION 2:
Extract of the trial balances at year-end:
Mark-to-market reserve as per trial balance relating to: Parent Snow

Limited Limited
R R
24 420 18 722
— Investment in subsidiary – Snow Ltd 8 140 -
— Simple investment – Grumpy Ltd 16 280 -
— Investment in subsidiary – White Ltd - 12 210
— Simple investment – Sleepy Ltd - 6 512
Parent
Limited
5%
Grumpy
Limited
60% + control = subsidiary
Snow
Limited
10%
70% + control = subsidiary Sleepy

Limited
White
Limited
MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE IN THE RECORDS OF SNOW LIMITED RELATING TO

THE INVESTMENT IN THE SUBSIDIARY, WHITE LIMITED:
• Taking into account what we have learnt in illustration 1, the fair value adjustment of
R12 210 in the records of Snow Limited relating to the investment in the subsidiary,
White Limited, will be reversed at acquisition date when preparing the consolidated
financial statements of the group.
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• Therefore there will be no fair value adjustment (mark-to-market reserve) relating to

the investment in subsidiary, White Limited, in the consolidated financial
statements.
MARK-TO-MARKET RESERVE IN THE RECORDS OF SNOW LIMITED RELATING TO

THE SIMPLE INVESTMENT, SLEEPY LIMITED:
• If Snow Limited has a simple investment, Sleepy Limited, which will not be
consolidated in the group statements, the investment can also be classified as an
equity instrument held at fair value through other comprehensive income. See
above.
• The investment in Sleepy Limited together with the fair value adjustment on the
investment of R6 512 in the records of Snow Limited will remain in the
consolidated financial statements.
• The investments in Sleepy Limited and Grumpy Limited will be included at 100% in
the consolidated group financial statements because, like PPE and any other
assets, assets of the subsidiary should be included at 100% line-by-line
(consolidation) in the consolidated group financial statements.
• Since the mark-to-market reserve is an equity account of the subsidiary, the portion
attributable to NCI should be accounted for in the consolidated group statements.
This will be done in the same way that profits or retained earnings of the subsidiary
are allocated to the parent and NCI.
Taking the above into account, the amount that will be disclosed as mark-to-market
reserve in the consolidated financial statements of the group will be (R16 280 + 3 907
(6 512 x 60%)) = R20 187.
Alternative explanation: R
Parent mark-to-market reserve as per trial balance 24 420

Snow Limited mark-to-market reserve as per trial balance 18 722
Elimination of investment in subsidiary – Snow Limited (8 140)
Elimination of investment in subsidiary – White Limited (12 210)
Allocation of portion of mark-to-market reserve relating to Sleepy Limited to
NCI (6 512 x 40%) (2 605)
Mark-to-market reserve as per consolidated financial statements 20 187

• describe and identify the different types of complex groups

• compile the consolidation working papers of the different types of
complex groups
• consolidate from the consolidation working papers the information
contained in the financial statements of the different companies in
the complex group
• prepare and present the consolidated annual financial statements of
a complex group
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LEARNING UNIT 4
ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS
IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28)
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7 LEARNING UNIT 4
Accounting for investments in associates (IAS 28)
Learning outcome 4
After having studied this learning unit, you should be able to explain associates in terms of
IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
You should also be able to apply consolidation procedures to prepare consolidated annual
financial statements when a parent holds a direct or indirect interest in an associate and
the results of the associate are accounted for according to the equity method.

4.1 Basic concepts

4.2 Accounting for investments in associates in the separate financial
statements of the investor
4.3 Accounting for investments in associates in the consolidated
financial statements of the investor
4.4 Application of the equity method
4.5 Summary
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on investments in associates in Group statements.
4.1 BASIC CONCEPTS

STUDY
4.2 ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES IN THE

SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE INVESTOR
STUDY
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4.3 ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES IN THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE INVESTOR
STUDY
4.4 APPLICATION OF THE EQUITY METHOD
STUDY
4.4.1 Theory
The equity method is an accounting method that initially recognises the investment at cost
and thereafter the investement is adjusted for any post-acquisition changes in the
investee’s (associates) net assets (or, as net assets are equal to equity, the equity of the
investee).
The increase or decrease in equity consists of the following:

• retained earnings/(accumulated loss) since acquisition to the beginning of the current
period
• profit or loss for the current period
• gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for the current period
The recognition of an investor’s share of the losses of the associate (investee) will
decrease the carrying amount of the investment in the associate.
When the investor’s share of the losses equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the
investor will discontinue recognising any further share of losses. Should the investee once
again make profits, such profits will only be recognised after the share of profits equals the
losses not recognised.
Any dividends received from the associate will be accounted for as a reduction in the
carrying amount of the investment in the associate.
4.4.2 Intragroup transactions

The broad concepts underlying the consolidation procedures applied in the acquisition of a
subsidiary are adopted in accounting for the acquisition of an investment in an associate.
(IAS 28.26)
When an associate is accounted for using the equity method, unrealised profits and losses
resulting from transactions between an investor (or its consolidated subsidiaries) and
associates should be eliminated only to the extent of the investor’s interest in the
associate. Therefore such unrealised profits and losses are recognised in the investor’s
financial statements only to the extent of unrelated investors' interest in the associate.
(IAS 28.28)
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When an investor contributes or sells assets to an associate, recognition of any portion of

a gain or loss from the transaction should reflect the substance of the transaction. While
the assets are retained by the associate, and provided the investor has transferred the
significant risks and rewards of ownership, the investor should recognise only that portion
of the gain or loss that is attributable to the interests of the other investors in the associate.
EXAMPLE 4.1
Investor sells to associate
A Limited has a 25% interest in B Limited and has significant influence over B Limited.
A Limited sold inventory to B Limited at a profit. At year-end B Limited still had inventory
amounting to R100 000 on hand. A Limited sells inventory to B Limited at a profit markup
of 20% on the selling price. Assume a South African normal tax rate of 28%.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for the above
transaction.
SOLUTION 4.1
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Gross profit (A Limited) (20 000 (100 000 x 20/100) x 25%) 5 000
Investment in B Limited (SFP) 5 000
Elimination of the investor’s share of the unrealised profit
OR
J1 Revenue (100 000 x 25%) 25 000
Cost of sales ((100 000 x 80/100) x 25%) 20 000
Investment in B Limited ((100 000 x 20/100) x 25%) 5 000

Income tax (P/L) 1 400
Tax implication of elimination of investor’s share of unrealised
profit
The net assets of B Limited include the unrealised profit in the carrying amount of
inventory; therefore the carrying amount of the investment is adjusted.
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EXAMPLE 4.2
Associate sells to investor

A Limited has a 25% interest in B Limited and has significant influence over B Limited.
B Limited sold inventory to A Limited at a profit of R20 000. At year-end A Limited still had
this inventory on hand. Assume a South African normal tax rate of 28%.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the pro forma consolidation journal entries for the above
transaction.
SOLUTION 4.2
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Share of profit of associate (P/L) (20 000 x 25%) 5 000
Inventories (SFP) 5 000
Elimination of the unrealised profit in inventory of A Limited

Share of profit of associate (P/L) 1 400
Tax implication of elimination of unrealised profit in inventory
of A Limited
NOTE: A Limited recognises its 25% interest in B Limited’s profit for the period and
therefore only R3 600 (25% x R20 000 x 72%) is shown as a reduction of the attributable
profit of the associate and included in A Limited’s statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income.
If B Limited’s statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income had shown a
profit of R100 000 for the period, the portion attributable to A Limited would have been
calculated as follows:
A Limited
(25%)
R
B Limited’s profit for the period (100 000 x 25%) 25 000
Unrealised profit in intragroup inventory after tax (3 600)
Share of profit of associate 21 400
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4.4.3 Goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase on acquisition

If any goodwill arises as a result of acquiring an investment in an associate, the goodwill is
included in the carrying amount of the investment. Amortisation of goodwill is not permitted
and is therefore not included in determining the investor’s share of profit in the associate.
(IAS 28.32(a))
Any excess of the fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
acquired above the cost of the investment in the associate is included as income in the
determination of the investor’s share of profit in the associate in the period in which the
investment is acquired and is as such included in the carrying amount of the investment.
(IAS 28.32(b))
Goodwill included in the carrying amount of an investment in an associate is not separately

recognised, thus it is not tested for impairment separately. Instead the entire carrying
amount of the investment is tested for impairment in terms of IAS 36, Impairment of
Assets. (IAS 28.42)
EXAMPLE 4.3
On 1 July 20.3 Pretty Limited acquired a 30% interest in the equity share capital of
Lucky Limited for R24 000 when the retained earnings of Lucky Limited were R61 000.
The share capital consisted of 10 000 shares amounting to R10 000.
On this date the land of Lucky Limited was revalued at R5 000 above the original carrying
amount. Pretty Limited has had significant influence over Lucky Limited since 1 July 20.3.
The financial year-end of Pretty Limited is 30 June.
REQUIRED:
Calculate the goodwill at acquisition of the investment in Lucky Limited.
Ignore tax implications on the revaluation of land.
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SOLUTION 4.3
R
Revaluation of land 5 000
Net asset value on 1 July 20.3 76 000
30% interest (76 000 x 30%) 22 800
Cost price of investment (24 000)
Goodwill 1 200
The journal entry for recording the investment in Lucky Limited on acquisition in the
records of Pretty Limited in accordance with the equity method will be as follows:
Dr Cr
R R
Investment in Lucky Limited (net asset value) 22 800
Investment in Lucky Limited (goodwill) 1 200
Bank 24 000
Recording of the investment in Lucky Limited
4.4.4 Example of equity method

Work through the following example of the application of the equity method:
EXAMPLE 4.4
TRIAL BALANCES OF STEREO LIMITED AND SOUND LIMITED FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 20.9:
Stereo Sound
Limited Limited
Dr/(Cr) Dr/(Cr)
R R
Share capital (130 000 ordinary shares) (162 500) —
Share capital (18 000 ordinary shares) — (36 000)
(Retained earnings)/Accumulated loss – 30 June 20.8 (122 500) 14 500
Gross profit (72 200) (32 000)
Gain on expropriation of land (tax effect – Rnil) — (5 500)
Dividends received (11 500) —
Property, plant and equipment at carrying amount 323 600 28 000
Dividends paid 12 500 12 000
Investment in Sound Limited at fair value 15 400 —
— —
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1. Stereo Limited acquired 8 100 ordinary shares for R15 400 in Sound Limited, a
company in the motor industry, on 1 July 20.6 when the retained earnings of Sound
Limited amounted to R8 000. Stereo Limited exercises significant influence over the
management and financial policies of Sound Limited.
2. At acquisition date no unidentified assets, liabilities or contingent liabilities existed and

the fair values of all assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities were confirmed to be
equal to the carrying amounts thereof.
3. During the current financial year, Stereo Limited bought inventory from Sound Limited
at cost plus 20%. At year-end on 30 June 20.9, Stereo Limited had inventory
amounting to R5 700 on hand that had been bought from Sound Limited during the
year.
4. The South African normal tax rate has been 28% since 20.6.
5. The published market price for the investment in Sound Limited is R16 000.
6. The equity investment is measured at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL). The
fair value of the equity investment is equal to the original cost price thereof.
8. Sound Limited is incorporated in South Africa and its principal place of business is in
Durban. Sound Limited produces inventory used in the operational process of
Stereo Limited.
REQUIRED:
(a) Discuss the appropriate accounting treatment of goodwill which
arises as a result of the acquisition of an investment in an associate.
(b) Discuss the appropriate accounting treatment if an excess of fair

value above the cost price of the investment arises as a result of the
acquisition of an investment in an associate.
(c) Discuss the appropriate accounting treatment of unrealised profits or

losses resulting from intercompany transactions between an investor
and an associate.
(d) Prepare the annual financial statements of the Stereo Limited Group
for the year ended 30 June 20.9.
Only the following note is required:
— investment in associate
Comparative figures are not required.
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SOLUTION 4.4
PART (a)
If any goodwill arises as a result of acquiring an investment in an associate, the goodwill is
included in the carrying amount of the investment. Amortisation of goodwill is not permitted
and is therefore not included in determining the investor’s share of profit in the associate.
Goodwill included in the carrying amount of an investment in an associate is not separately

recognised, thus it is not tested separately for impairment. Instead the entire carrying
amount of the investment is tested for impairment.
PART (b)
Any excess of the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
acquired above the cost of the investment in the associate (gain on bargain purchase) is
included as income in the determination of the investor’s share of profit in the associate in
the period in which the investment is acquired, and as such is included in the carrying
amount of the investment.
PART (c)
Unrealised profits or losses should be eliminated only to the extent of the investor’s
interest in the associate; or they should be recognised in the investor’s financial
statements only to the extent of unrelated investors' interest in the associate on that
portion of the gain or loss.
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PART (d)
STEREO LIMITED GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.9
Notes R
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 323 600
Investment in associate 1 17 505
Deferred tax (5 700 x 20/120 x 45% x 28%) 120

Inventories (21 900 – 428 (5 700 x 20/120 x 45%)) 21 472


Trade and other payables 25 300
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR

THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.9
R
Gross profit 72 200
Other income (11 500 – 5 400 (12 000 x 45%) (div)) 6 100
Share of profit of associate (13 230 – 428 + 120) 12 922
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.9
Share Retained Total

capital earnings
R R R
Balance at 1 July 20.8 162 500 116 7751 279 275
Profit for the year 70 622 70 622
Dividends paid (12 500) (12 500)
Balance at 30 June 20.9 162 500 174 897 337 397
1 a
122 500 - 5 725 = 116 775
NOTES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.9
1. Investment in associate
Stereo Limited has a 45% interest in the associate, Sound Limited, a company operating in
the motor industry. Sound Limited is accounted for in accordance with the equity method.
Sound Limited is incorporated in South Africa and its principal place of business is in
Durban. Sound Limited produces inventory used in the operational process of Stereo
Limited.
1.1 Summarised financial information of Sound Limited

R
Total assets 46 100
Non-current liabilities —
Net asset value as at 30 June 20.9 38 900
Revenue Not available

Profit for the year (32 000 + 5 500 – 8 100) 29 400
Other comprehensive income —
Total comprehensive income for the year 29 400
Income tax expense 8 100
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1.2 Reconciliation of the summarised financial information and the carrying amount
of the investment in the associate
R
Summarised financial information: Net assets as at 30 June 20.9 38 900
45% interest in the net asset value of the associate 17 505

Plus: Goodwill included in the cost price of the investment
(at acquisition) —
Carrying amount of investment in the associate 17 505
1.3 Fair value of the investment in the associate

R
Fair value of the investment in the associate (published price quotations) 16 000
1.4 Unrecognised share of losses
R
Unrecognised share of losses of the associate for the current period Not available
Cumulative share of losses of the associate at the end of the period Not available
1.5 Risks relating to the associate

R
Commitments relating to the associate Not available

Contingent liabilities in accordance with IAS 37 Not available
100% 45% Carrying

Total At Since amount
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 36 000 16 200
44 000 19 800
Investment in Sound Limited (15 400) 15 400
Excess of fair value over cost 4 400
Since acquisition (5 725)a (5 725)

Accumulated loss (14 500 + 8 000) (22 500) (10 125)
Excess of fair value over cost 4 400
Current year
(32 000 – 8 100 + 5 500) 29 400 13 230 13 230c
Unrealised profit in inventory
(5 700 x 20/120 x 72%) (684) (308)
Dividends paid (12 000) (5 400) (5 400)
38 216 (1 797) 17 505
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R R R
Investment at cost 15 400
J1 Retained earnings – beginning of year
((14 500 + 8 000) x 45%) 10 125
Dividend income (12 000 x 45%) 5 400
Share of profit of associate (P/L)
((32 000 – 8 100 + 5 500) x 45%) 13 230
Investment in associate (SFP) 2 295 (2 295)
Recording of profit of Sound Limited
J2 Investment in associate (SFP) 4 400 4 400

Retained earnings – beginning of year 4 400
(19 800 ((36 000 + 8 000) x 45%)) – 15 400)
Recognition of excess of fair value above cost at acquisition
J3 Share of profit of associate (P/L) 428

Inventories (5 700 x 20/120 x 45%) (SFP) 428
Elimination of unrealised profit in closing
inventories of Stereo Limited
J4 Deferred tax (SFP) 120

Share of profit of associate (428 x 28%) (P/L) 120
Tax implication of unrealised profit in closing
inventories of Stereo Limited
Carrying amount of investment in the associate as per SFP 17 505
The excess of fair value above cost at acquisition is included as
income in the determination of the investor’s share of the associate’s
profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired and as
such is included in the carrying amount of the investments.
4.4.5 Piecemeal acquisitions or disposals of interests in investees
STUDY
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4.5 SUMMARY
Percentage interest
An investment is classified as an investment in an associate if the investor has
significant influence over the financial and operating policy decisions (20% or
more). Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and
operating policy decisions of an economic entity, but is not control or joint control
over those policies.
Method of accounting: Equity method

This method is applied as follows:
– investment initially recognised at cost

– adjusted thereafter for post-acquisition changes in the investor’s share of the net
assets of the investment
– profit or loss of investor includes the investor’s share of profit or loss of investee
Important considerations
Goodwill Intragroup transactions

Goodwill is included as part of the Only unrealised profits or losses resulting
carrying amount of the investment from upstream and downstream
in the associate and is not transactions between an investor and an
separately identified. associate must be eliminated to the extent
of the investor’s interest in the associate.
A gain on bargain purchase is
included in the share of profit of
the associate in the period the
investment is acquired and is as
such included in the carrying
amount of the investment.
Impairment
Because the goodwill (debit – excess of cost of the investment above the
fair value of the assets and liabilities, and contingent liabilities at
acquisition) is included as part of the carrying amount of the investment in
the associate, it is not tested for impairment.
The entire carrying amount of the investment in the associate is tested for
impairment in terms of IAS 36.
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NOTE:
Joint ventures are also covered in IAS 28.
A joint venture is a joint arrangement and the parties that have joint control of the
arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. (IAS 28.3)
An interest in a joint venture will be accounted for using the equity method in accordance
with IAS 28.
Please refer to learning unit 5 for more information about investments in joint
arrangements.
• define an associate in terms of IAS 28

• describe the methods to account for an investment in an associate in
terms of IAS 28
• differentiate between an associate and a subsidiary
• record and disclose an investment in an investee according to the
equity method in the financial statements of the investor
• in the case of intragroup transactions, calculate the percentage of
unrealised profit or loss in inventories or property, plant and equipment
sold
• record the pro forma journals for the elimination of the intragroup profit
or loss
• record the tax implications of the elimination of the intragroup profit or
loss
• prepare and present the consolidated annual financial statements of
an investor when the investment in an associate is accounted for
according to the equity method and when the intragroup profit or loss
between the investor and the associate is eliminated
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LEARNING UNIT 5
ACCOUNTING FOR INTERESTS

IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
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8 LEARNING UNIT 5
Accounting for interests in joint arrangements

(IFRS 11 and IAS 28)
Learning outcome 5
Once you have studied and completed this course material, you should be able to account
for joint operations and joint ventures in terms of IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements.
You should also be able to prepare the annual financial statements for joint operations and
joint ventures in terms of the requirements of the International Financial Reporting
Standards.
This learning unit consists of the following sections:
5.1 Basic principles and accounting practice

5.2 Disclosures requirements
5.3 Summary
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on interests in joint arrangements in Group statements.
5.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICE
5.1.1 Basic outline of accounting for investments in joint arrangements

(IFRS 11 and IAS 28)
An entity applies IFRS 11 to determine the type of joint arrangement in which it is involved.
A joint arrangement is an agreement of which two or more parties have joint control.
A joint arrangement has the following characteristics (IFRS 11.5):

• The parties are bound by a contractual arrangement.
• The contractual arrangement gives two or more of those parties joint control of the
arrangement.
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Two types of joint arrangements exist, namely
• joint operations
• joint ventures
IFRS 11 requires a party to a joint arrangement to determine the type of joint arrangement
in which it is involved by assessing its rights and obligations arising from the arrangement.
(IFRS 11.14)
The entity’s rights and obligations will be assessed by considering the structure and legal
form, contractual terms as well as other facts and circumstances when relevant.
Once it has determined that it has an investment in a joint operation, the entity will
recognise the assets, liabilities and related revenue and expenses in relation to its interest
in the arrangement in accordance with the IFRS applicable to the particular assets,
liabilities, revenue and expenses.
Once it has determined that it has an interest in a joint venture, the entity will recognise
the investment in the joint venture following the equity method in accordance with IAS 28,
Accounting for Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
5.1.2 Definitions (IFRS 11 – Appendix A)

Joint arrangement: This is an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint
control.
Joint control: This is a contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which

exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of
the parties sharing control.
Remember the definition of control over an investee as per IFRS 10: “... when the investor
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has
the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee”.
Joint operation: A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have
joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities
relating to the arrangement.
Joint operator: A party to a joint operation that has joint control of that joint operation.
Joint venture: A joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the
arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.
Joint venturer: A party to a joint venture that has joint control of that joint venture.
Party to a joint arrangement: An entity that participates in a joint arrangement,

regardless of whether that entity has joint control of the arrangement or not.
Equity method: This is a method of accounting whereby the investment is initially

recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the investor’s
share of the net assets of the investee. The profit or loss of the investor includes its share
of the profit or loss of the investee and the other comprehensive income of the investor
includes its share of other comprehensive income of the investee. (IAS 28.IN7)
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5.1.3 CLASSIFICATION OF A JOINT ARRANGEMENT
Does the legal form of the separate vehicle give Yes

the parties rights to the assets and obligations for
the liabilities relating to the arrangements?
No
Yes
Do the terms of the contractual arrangement give Joint
the parties rights to the assets and obligations for operation =
the liabilities relating to the arrangement? IFRS 11
No
Yes
Do other facts and circumstances give the parties
rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities
relating to the arrangement?
No
Joint venture = IAS 28
Joint operations
A jointly controlled operation is created when two or more operators combine their
operations, resources and expertise to jointly operate an operation.
The establishment of a separate entity is not necessary, because each operator uses its
own property, plant and equipment, carries its own inventory, and incurs its own expenses
and liabilities. The joint agreement provides a means by which revenue and certain
common expenses are shared among the operators.
A joint operator recognises the following in relation to its interest in a joint operation:
(IFRS11.20)
• its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly
• its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly
• its revenue generated from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint
operation
• the share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation
• its expenses, including its share of any expenses incurred jointly
No adjustments or other consolidation procedures are required when the operator

prepares consolidated annual financial statements, because the assets, liabilities, income
and expenses of the joint operation are already recognised in the separate accounting
records of the operator. Thus the separate and consolidated financial statements of the
joint operators will have no difference.
Each operator usually contributes cash or other resources to the joint operation. These
contributions are included in the accounting records of the operator and recognised in the
annual financial statements of the operator as per the IFRS applicable to those assets and
liabilities.
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EXAMPLE 5.1
H Ltd and J Ltd are two separate companies which have combined their expertise and
resources to develop a computer package to compile timetables for schools.
The contractual arrangement between H Ltd and J Ltd specifies that at least 51% of the
voting rights are required to make decisions about the relevant activities of the
arrangement. Even though H Ltd can block any decision, it does not control the
arrangement because it needs the agreement of J Ltd. The terms of their contractual
arrangement requiring at least 51% of the voting rights to make decisions about the
relevant activities, imply that H Ltd and J Ltd have joint control of the arrangement
because decisions about the relevant activities of the arrangement cannot be made
without both H Ltd and J Ltd agreeing.
As a separate entity is not established and each entity has direct rights to a specified
percentage of certain assets. Each entity can have differing rights to and percentages of
other assets, and different obligations for various liabilities. Each company includes its
share of the development costs, assets and liabilities and income and expenses from the
sale of the package in the agreed upon ratio in its separate annual financial statements,
because the arrangement is a joint operation.
EXAMPLE 5.2
A Ltd and B Ltd are parties to a joint arrangement and they have agreed to manufacture a
product together. The manufacturing agreement is structured in a separate vehicle, entity
P. The legal form causes it to be considered in its own right, and thus the assets and
liabilities held in entity P are the assets and liabilities of entity P and not the assets and
liabilities of the parties A Ltd and B Ltd.
The contractual agreement between the parties state that the parties will purchase the
entire production of the product manufactured by entity P. Entity P will sell the product to
the parties at a price as agreed by A Ltd and B Ltd. Any cash flow shortages of entity P will
be financed by A Ltd and B Ltd in accordance with their ownership interests.
Although a separate entity is established and the legal structure creates separation
between the parties and the entity, and the contractual agreement does not specify that
the parties have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, other relevant facts
and circumstances conclude that the joint arrangement is a joint operation. The parties
have committed themselves to purchasing the entire production manufactured, thus A Ltd
and B Ltd have rights to all the economic benefits of the assets of the agreement. The
dependence of entity P on A Ltd and B Ltd, which provide all financial assistance, results
in A Ltd and B Ltd having direct obligations for the liabilities of entity P.
Each party to the joint operation should recognise in its separate financial statements the
share of the assets and liabilities used for the specific task, and recognise its share of the
revenues and expenses in accordance with the contractual arrangement.
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EXAMPLE 5.3
A Ltd, B Ltd and C Ltd structured a joint arrangement in a separate incorporated entity,
entity D; each party owns a third of entity D. Entity D enters into contracts with clients, and
the assets and liabilities relating to the arrangement are held in entity D. The legal form of
entity D indicates that the parties, and not entity D, have rights to the assets and
obligations for the liabilities held in entity D according to their percentage interest held.
Accordingly, the legal form of entity D and the terms of the contractual arrangement
indicate that the arrangement is a joint operation.
A Ltd has joint control over a block of flats (cost price and fair value = R24 000 000) in
terms of the contractual arrangement. A Ltd has a one-third interest in the joint operation
(entity D). If the total rental income for the year ended 30 June 20.10 amounts to
R1 500 000, maintenance to R750 000 and administration costs to R300 000, the following
will be disclosed in the annual financial statements of A Ltd:
EXTRACT FROM THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.10

R
Investment property (33% x 24 000 000) 8 000 000
EXTRACT FROM THE STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.10
R
Income
Rental income (33% x 1 500 000) 500 000
Administrative expenses
Maintenance of investment property generating rental income
(33% x 750 000) 250 000
Administration costs (33% x 300 000) 100 000
1. Joint operation
The joint arrangement is based on a contractual agreement in place between A Ltd, B Ltd
and C Ltd, which entails that each party owns 33% of entity D. The legal form of entity D
indicates that the parties, and not entity D, have rights to the assets and obligations for the
liabilities held in entity D according to their percentage interest held.
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EXAMPLE 5.4
A Ltd, B Ltd and C Ltd structured a joint arrangement in a separate incorporated entity,
entity D, in which each party has a third part in ownership interest. The legal form of entity
D through which the activities are conducted indicates that the assets and liabilities held in
entity D are the assets and liabilities of entity D. The contractual arrangement between the
parties does not specify that the parties have rights to the assets or obligations for the
liabilities of entity D.
Accordingly, the legal form of entity D and the terms of the contractual arrangement
indicate that the arrangement is a joint venture, because the parties of the arrangement
only have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.
A Ltd will recognise the investment in the joint venture following the equity method in
accordance with IAS 28, Accounting for Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures.
If A Ltd has joint control over a block of flats (cost price and fair value of R24 000 000) as
determined in the contractual arrangement, and A Ltd paid R8 000 000 for its interest in
the joint venture (entity D) on 1 July 20.9, A Ltd has a one-third interest in the joint venture.
If the total rental income for the year ended 30 June 20.10 amounts to R1 500 000,
maintenance to R750 000 and administration costs to R300 000, the following will be
disclosed in the annual financial statements of A Ltd Group:
EXTRACT FROM THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 20.10

R
Investment in joint venture 8 150 000
8 000 000 + (33% x (1 500 000 – 750 000 – 300 000))
EXTRACT FROM THE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20.10
R
Share of profit of joint venture ((1 500 000 – 750 000 – 300 000) x 33%) 150 000
1. Interest in joint venture

A Ltd has a 33% interest in a joint venture, entity D, according to a contractual
arrangement. The investment in the joint venture is measured using the equity method.
Entity D owns a block of flats; the property is kept for investment purposes. The
summarised financial information for entity D is as follows:
R
Non-current assets
Investment property 24 000 000
Revenue
Rental income 1 500 000
Profit from continuing operations (1 500 000 – 750 000 – 300 000) 450 000
Total comprehensive income 450 000
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EXAMPLE 5.5
B Ltd invests in a joint operation, called entity G, and is entitled to 33,33% of all the profits.
The board of entity G consists of a director from each party. Each party has a 33,33%
shareholding in entity G. The unanimous consent of the directors is required for any
resolution to be passed.
A 33,33% share of all the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
items and statement of financial position items of entity G will be included in the statement
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and the statement of financial position of
B Ltd. (B Ltd recognises in its financial statements its own share of the assets and of any
liabilities resulting from the arrangement on the basis of their agreed participating interest.
On that basis, each party also recognises its share of the revenue – from the sale of their
share of the production – and its share of the expenses.)
However, where the joint operator has rights to a specified percentage of certain assets
and differing rights to (and percentages of) other assets, and different obligations for
various liabilities, the financial statements would look very different when accounting for
those individual rights and obligations than when consolidating a blended percentage of all
assets and liabilities.
EXAMPLE 5.6
Intragroup sale of property, plant and equipment

A Ltd acquired a 30% interest in B Ltd for R300 000 on incorporation of B Ltd
(3 January 2010). In terms of a contractual agreement A Ltd, together with other operators,
exercises joint control over the economic activities of B Ltd.
The contractual agreement specifies that all revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are
allocated according to the respective interests held by the operators. The arrangement is
classified as a joint operation as per the requirements of IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements.
The following are extracts of the financial statements of the A Ltd Group and B Ltd for the
year ended 31 December 2010:
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 31 DECEMBER 2010
A Ltd
Group B Ltd
R R
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 1 200 000 650 000
Investment in B Ltd at cost 300 000 -
Inventory 200 000 800 000
Total assets 1 700 000 1 450 000
Share capital 500 000 1 000 000
Non-controlling interests 400 000 -
Total equity and liabilities 1 700 000 1 450 000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010
A Ltd B Ltd
Group
R R
Revenue 2 500 000 1 800 000
Cost of sales (1 400 000) (1 100 000)
Gross profit 1 100 000 700 000
Other income 534 000 325 000
Other expenses (120 000) (125 000)
Profit before tax 1 514 000 900 000
Income tax expenses (480 000) (270 000)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 1 034 000 630 000
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 1 034 000 630 000
Owners of the parent 770 000 630 000
Non-controlling interests 264 000 -
1034 000 630 000
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2010
A Ltd B Ltd
Group
R R
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance as at 1 January 2010 150 000 -
Changes in equity for 2010
– Profit for the year 770 000 630 000
Dividends paid (120 000) (180 000)
Balance as at 31 December 2010 800 000 450 000
1. On 1 March 2010, the A Ltd Group sold land to the joint operation, B Ltd, at its fair
value of R350 000. The land had a carrying amount of R120 000 in the records of A Ltd
Group.
2. On 1 October 2010, B Ltd sold plant to the A Ltd Group at a profit of R120 000. It is the
entity’s policy to depreciate plant using the straight-line method. At the date of sale the
remaining useful life of the plant is five years, which is consistent with the tax allowance
of the South African Revenue Service. The profit on sale of the plant is included in
other income in the records of B Ltd.
3. The South African normal tax rate is 28% and capital gains tax is calculated at 66,6%
thereof.
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REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare the pro forma journal entries to account for the joint
operation in the A Ltd Group’s financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2010.
(b) Prepare ONLY the ASSET section (including deferred tax asset)
of the consolidated statement of financial position of the A Ltd Group
as at 31 December 2010.
(c) Prepare the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other

comprehensive income for the A Ltd Group for the year ended
31 December 2010.

All calculations are to be done to the nearest R1
SOLUTION 5.6
PART (a)
Dr Cr
R R
J1 Property, plant and equipment (650 000 x 30%) 195 000
Inventories (800 000 x 30%) 240 000
Dividends paid (180 000 x 30%) 54 000
Cost of sales (1 100 000 x 30%) 330 000
Other expenses (125 000 x 30%) 37 500
Income tax expense (270 000 x 30%) 81 000
Revenue (1 800 000 x 30%) 540 000
Other income (325 000 x 30%) 97 500
Share capital (1 000 000 x 30%) 300 000
Accounting for the joint operation – 30% of B Ltd
J2 Share capital (1 000 000 x 30%) 300 000
Investment in B Ltd at cost (given) 300 000
Elimination of investment at acquisition date
J3 Other income (dividend received) 54 000
Dividends paid (180 000 x 30%) 54 000
Elimination of intragroup dividend
J4 Other income (profit on sale of land) (P/L) 69 000
Property, plant and equipment (land) (SFP) 69 000
Elimination of unrealised profit on intragroup sale of land
((350 000 – 120 000) x 30%)
J5 Deferred tax (SFP) 12 867
Tax implication of the elimination of unrealised profit on
intragroup sale of land
(69 000 (J4) x 28% x 66,6%)
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Dr Cr
R R
J6 Other income (profit on sale of plant) (P/L) 36 000

Property, plant and equipment (plant) (SFP) 36 000
Elimination of unrealised profit on intragroup sale of plant
(120 000 (given) x 30%)
J7 Deferred tax (SFP) 10 080
Tax implication of the elimination of unrealised profit on
intragroup sale of plant (36 000 (J6) x 28%)
J8 Accumulated depreciation (SFP) 1 800
Other expenses (depreciation) (P/L) 1 800
Accounting for realised portion of profit on sale of plant through
use ((120 000 (given) / 5 years x 3/12) x 30%)
J9 Income tax expense (P/L) 504
Tax implication of realised portion of profit on sale of plant
(1 800 (J8) x 28%)
PART (b)
A LTD GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010
ASSETS R
(1 200 000 + 195 000 (J1) – 69 000 (J4) – 36 000 (J6) + 1 800 (J8))
Deferred tax asset (12 867 (J5) + 10 080 (J7) – 504 (J9)) 1 291 800
Inventory (200 000 + 240 000 (J1)) 22 443
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 754 243
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Share capital (500 000 + 300 000 (J1) – 300 000 (J2))
Non-controlling interests (given) 854 243
1 754 243
NOTE: The question did not require the inclusion of equity and liabilities, but they are
provided for tuition purposes.
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PART (c)
A LTD GROUP

INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010
R
Revenue (2 500 000 + 540 000 (J1)) 3 040 000
Cost of sales (1 400 000 + 330 000 (J1)) (1 730 000)
Gross profit 1 310 000
Other income
(534 000 + 97 500 (J1) – 54 000 (J3) – 69 000 (J4) – 36 000 (J6)) 472 500
Other expenses (120 000 + 37 500 (J1) – 1 800 (J8)) (155 700)
Income tax expense
(480 000 + 81 000 (J1) – 12 867 (J5) – 10 080 (J7) + 504 (J9)) (538 557)
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 1 088 243
Non-controlling interests (given) 264 000
1 088 243
A LTD GROUP
EXTRACT FROM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010
Retained
earnings
R
Balance as at 1 January 2010 150 000
Profit for the year 824 243
Dividends paid (120 000)
Balance as at 31 December 2010 854 243
Assume that B Ltd is a joint venture as per the requirements of IFRS 11, Joint
Arrangements.
The amount that will be disclosed as investment in joint venture in the consolidated
statement of financial position of the A Ltd Group as at 31 December 2010 is:
R
Investment in B Ltd at cost price 300 000
A Ltd’s share of the joint venture’s profit for the year (630 000 (given) x 30%) 189 000
Elimination of intragroup dividend (180 000 x 30%) (54 000)
Elimination of unrealised profit on sale of land ((350 000 – 120 000) x 30%) (69 000)
366 000
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The amount that will be disclosed as share of profit of joint venture in the consolidated
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended
31 December 2010 is:
R
A Ltd’s share of the joint venture’s profit for the year (630 000 (given) x 30%) 189 000
Elimination of unrealised intragroup profit on sale of plant (120 000 x 30%) (36 000)
Tax effect of elimination of unrealised profit (36 000 x 28%) 10 080
Realised profit on sale of plant through use or depreciation for 3 months
((120 000 / 5 years x 3/12) x 30% = 1 800) 1 800
Tax effect of the realisation of profit on sale of plant (1 800 x 28%) (504)
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5.2 DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
STUDY
Study the section on disclosure in the chapter on interests in joint arrangements in Group
statements.
IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities, applies to entities that have an interest in
a subsidiary, a joint arrangement, an associate or an unconsolidated structured entity.
IFRS12.20 provides the disclosure requirements for interest in joint arrangements and
associates.
An entity must disclose information that enables users of its financial statements to
evaluate the following:
― the nature, extent and financial effects of its interest in joint arrangements and
associates, including the nature and effects of the contractual relationship with the
other investors with joint control of or significant influence over joint arrangements
and associates
― the nature of and changes in the risks associated with its interests in joint ventures
and associates
STUDY
All the examples in the chapter on interests in joint arrangements in Group statements.
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5.3 SUMMARY
JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
Characteristics:
• Two or more parties are bound by a contractual arrangement.
• A joint arrangement establishes joint control.
Joint operation Joint venture

● joint operators ● joint venturers
● joint arrangement ● joint arrangement
● joint control ● joint control
● rights to the assets and ● rights to the net assets of
obligations for the liabilities the arrangement
relating to the arrangement
Recognise Equity account

IAS 28
● its share of the assets and liabilities
Refer to learning
of the joint operation
unit 4 for examples
● its share of revenue, including
on equity method.
revenue received jointly
● share of expenses, including those
expenses incurred jointly
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• define a joint arrangement, joint operation and joint venture in

terms of IFRS 11
• differentiate between joint operations and joint ventures
• differentiate between an associate, a subsidiary, a joint
operation and a joint venture
• Joint operations
— describe the method to account for a joint operation
— record and disclose a joint operation
— prepare and present consolidated annual financial
statements when a joint operator has an interest in a joint
operation
• Joint ventures
— describe the method used to account for joint ventures
— record and disclose a joint venture
— prepare and present consolidated annual financial
statements when a joint venturer has an interest in a joint
venture
• in the case of intragroup transactions, calculate the

percentage of unrealised profit or loss in inventories or
property, plant and equipment sold
• record the pro forma journals for the elimination of the
intragroup profit or loss
• record the pro forma journals in respect of the tax
implications on the elimination of the intragroup profit or loss
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LEARNING UNIT 6
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP
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9 LEARNING UNIT 6
Changes in ownership
Learning outcome 6
After studying this learning unit, you should be able to apply consolidation procedures to
prepare the consolidated annual financial statements for a group where there has been a
change in ownership.

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Piecemeal acquisition of interests in investees
6.3 Sale of interest in an investee
6.4 Changes resulting from the issue of additional shares by investees
STUDY
Refer to the chapters on changes in ownership in Group statements.
6.1 INTRODUCTION
A company investing in another company exercises a certain degree of ownership

(control) over the acquired company’s financial and operating policies. The principles of
IFRS 3 should be applied at the acquisition date, which is the date that control is obtained.
A change in status implies that either there was control over a company which no longer
exists after the change in ownership (decrease in degree of control) or that there was no
control before the change in ownership and thereafter there is control (increase in the
degree of control).
6.1.1 Occurrences of changes in ownership

Changes in ownership can occur in many different ways, including the following:
(a) Increase of interest (increase in degree of control) by means of the following:
• Additional shares are bought in a step acquisition whereby an investment in the

acquired company becomes an investment exercising significant influence or gaining
control over the acquired company (in stages). (Resulting in a change in status.)
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• Additional equity shares in the acquired company are bought from the other investors
or from a share issue of the acquired company. This will increase the already existing
degree of control or significant influence. (Not resulting in a change in status.)
• The investing company exercises its allocated rights of the rights issue of the
acquired company and thereby increases its interest. This will occur if the ratio of its
exercised rights is greater than the ratio of the exercised rights of the other investors.
(This could result in a change in status, depending on the ratio in which shares are
eventually taken up.)
• Contractual changes.
Bear in mind that a rights issue of the acquired company will not
always result in an increase in the degree of control. If the non-
controlling shareholders take up more rights than the acquiring
company, then the interest of the acquiring company will decrease.
(b) Decrease of interest by means of the following:
• Shares in a subsidiary are sold to either become an ordinary IFRS 9 investment or an

associate. (Resulting in a change in status, namely loss of control.)
• Shares in a subsidiary are sold, but the acquired company still remains a subsidiary
while the parent has a smaller interest in the subsidiary’s net identifiable assets and
liabilities. (Not resulting in a change in status, which means the parent is still the
controlling party.)
• The investing company partially exercises its allocated rights of the rights issue of the
acquired company and thereby decreases its interest. This will occur if the ratio of its
exercised rights is smaller than the ratio of the exercised rights of the other investors.
(The non-controlling interests exercise some or all of their rights.) (May or may not
result in a change in status, depending on the ratio in which the shares are eventually
taken up.)
(c) No change in the degree of control
This is the result when both the parent and the non-controlling interests take up all their
rights in a subsidiary’s rights issue in the original ratio that they accrued to the investors, or
when neither of the parties exercise the rights that accrued to them.
NOTE:
A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control
and can be either a joint venture or a joint operation. (Refer to learning unit 5 and the
relevant chapter in Group statements, volume 2).
Changes in ownership, increase or decrease between joint ventures and subsidiaries,

associates and simple investments (IFRS 9) form part of this learning unit.
Changes in the status of a joint operation will not be tested in FAC3704.
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6.2 PIECEMEAL ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN INVESTEES

Different scenarios where there is an increase in the degree of control
Firstly, we look at scenarios where there will be a difference in status before and after the
change of ownership.
(a) Examples of scenarios where there was a change in status (no control changed
to having control)
• associate or joint venture becomes a subsidiary

• investment becomes a subsidiary
In these cases apply the steps of the acquisition process (refer to learning unit 1). On the
acquisition date (the date when control is obtained over the investee), recognise the
previously held interest at its fair value through profit and loss. If there were any fair value
adjustments recognised through equity relating to the investment before the acquisition
date, they will be reclassified from equity to profit and loss.
Goodwill or gain on bargain purchase is recognised only on the
acquisition date, that is the date when control is obtained, and NOT
again on any date thereafter should additional interests in the
subsidiary be acquired.
(b) In the following examples there is a change in the degree of control, but not a
change in status:
• investment becomes an associate or a joint venture

• associate or joint venture becomes a greater associate or joint venture
In these cases we must apply the requirements of IAS 28. There are no requirements in
terms of IAS 28 to remeasure the fair value of any previously held interest on the date on
which significant influence is obtained over the associates operating and financing
activities.
On every date an interest in an investee is obtained, goodwill or gain on bargain purchase

will be calculated and appropriately recognised in the consolidated financial statements.
This differs from the case of a subsidiary, when goodwill or gain on

bargain purchase is only recognised at acquisition date (the date on
which control is obtained).
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(c) A change in the degree of control, but not in status where control has already
been obtained
• subsidiary remains a subsidiary, with parent company holding a greater interest
In this case it is important firstly to realise that there is no change in status: the subsidiary
remains a subsidiary, only with the parent company holding a greater interest. The
following needs to be done:
(i) The carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests, including any
goodwill attributable to the non-controlling interests (if applicable), need to be
adjusted with the difference in the interest held in the net assets of the subsidiary
before and after the change in ownership.
(ii) Furthermore, the difference between the non-controlling interests’ adjustment
amount (as discussed above) and the consideration transferred by the parent for
the additional interest, must be recognised directly in equity against the change in
ownership reserve, instead of recognising any additional goodwill or gain on bargain
purchase.
Goodwill or gain on bargain purchase is recognised only on the
acquisition date (when control is obtained) and not again on any date
thereafter should additional interests in the subsidiary be acquired.
When a subsidiary remains a subsidiary, albeit with a smaller interest,

the goodwill recognised on acquisition of the original interest in the
subsidiary will not be derecognised. The goodwill will remain in the
financial statements of the parent until such time as the control is
relinquished. The ratio of goodwill attributable to the parent and the
non-controlling interests can change depending on the method used
for recognising goodwill (full goodwill method or partial goodwill
method). Refer to examples in Group statements, volume 2.
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EXAMPLE 6.1
Increase in holding in existing subsidiary, no change in status, with revaluation of
property, plant and equipment
THE ABRIDGED TRIAL BALANCES OF BON LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARY,

AQUA LIMITED, FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.3:
Bon Aqua
Limited Limited
R R
Credits
Share capital – 40 000 ordinary shares — 200 000
Retained earnings – 1 January 20.3 500 000 150 000
Profit before tax 190 000 240 000
Long-term borrowings 270 000 175 000
Trade and other payables 13 900 20 000
1 273 900 785 000
Debits
Investment in Aqua Limited at fair value 268 900 —
Dividends paid – 31 December 20.3 50 000 30 000
1 273 900 785 000
1. On 1 January 20.1 Bon Limited acquired 60% of the equity of Aqua Limited and paid
R190 000 for the investment. The share capital has remained unchanged since that
date. There were no reserves other than retained earnings of R75 000 on the date of
acquisition. At this acquisition date no unidentified assets, liabilities or contingent
liabilities existed, and the fair value of all assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities was
confirmed to be equal to the carrying amounts thereof, except for a vacant piece of
land that had been revalued at R60 000 more than the cost price (cost R40 000) for
purposes of this acquisition. Aqua Limited did not process any revaluation in its
records.
2. On 30 June 20.2 Aqua Limited sold the piece of land for R110 000.
3. On 1 October 20.3 Bon Limited acquired an additional 6 000 ordinary shares in

Aqua Limited. On this date there was no change in the fair value of assets, liabilities or
contingent liabilities as was determined on 1 January 20.1. The profit of Aqua Limited
other than the effect of the intragroup transaction (refer point 5) was earned evenly
throughout the year.
4. The equity investments are measured at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL).
The cost price of the investment in the subsidiary is considered to be equivalent to the
fair value thereof.
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5. On 2 October 20.3 Aqua Limited sold machinery with a carrying amount of R80 000 to
Bon Limited for R120 000. The depreciation policy of the group is to depreciate
machinery over the expected useful life of five years using the straight-line method.
Machinery is depreciated over the same number of years as is allowed for tax
purposes.
6. On 1 January 20.1 Bon Limited acquired control of Aqua Limited. Assume that
Bon Limited continued to control Aqua Limited throughout the period.
7. Assume that each share carries one vote.
8. The South African normal tax rate is 28%. You may assume the tax rate has been 28%
since 1 January 20.1 and CGT is calculated at 66,6% thereof.
9. The companies use the partial goodwill method to account for non-controlling
interests. The value of goodwill was tested for impairment at the end of 20.3 and it
was found not to be impaired.
REQUIRED:
(a) Explain the several acquisition dates method of accounting for the
acquisition of an interest in a subsidiary.
(b) Prepare the following for the Bon Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 20.3:
(i) consolidated statement of financial position
(ii) consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income
(iii) consolidated statement of changes in equity

The notes to the consolidated annual financial statements and
comparative figures are not required.
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SOLUTION 6.1
PART (a)
The several acquisition dates method entails the determination of the difference between
the purchase price and the carrying amount of the investment for each separate block of
shares purchased, including acquisitions before control was acquired.
PART (b)(i)
BON LIMITED GROUP
ASSETS R
(823 000 + 651 000 – 40 000 (machinery) + 2 000 (C2)) 1 436 000
Deferred tax (11 200 (40 000 x 28%) – 560 (C2)) 10 640
Other components of equity (10 200)
Non-controlling interests 116 360h

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BON LIMITED GROUP

R
(190 000 + 240 000 – 22 500 (div) – 40 000 (machinery) + 2 000 (C2))
Income tax expense (53 200 + 67 200 – 11 200 (40 000 x 28%) + 560 (C2)) (109 760)
Total profit and other comprehensive income attributable to:

Non-controlling interests (43 200a + 9 360b) 52 560
259 740
PART (b)(iii)
BON LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 20.3
Non-
Share Retained Change in control- Total
capital earnings ownership Total ling equity
R R R R interests R
R
1 i
Balance at 1 January 20.3 300 000 520 000 — 820 000 140 000 960 000
Total comprehensive income
for the year:
g e
Purchase additional interest (10 200) (10 200) (68 700) (78 900)
f
Dividends paid (50 000) (50 000) (7 500) (57 500)
Balance at 31 December 20.3 300 000 677 180 (10 200) 966 980 116 360 1 083 340
1 c d
500 000 + 15 713 + 4 287 = 520 000 or 500 000 + (150 000 – 75 000 – 48 811 – 10 476 (J4)) +
d
4 287 = 520 000
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Calculation of percentage interest
The share capital consists of 40 000 ordinary shares with a value of

R200 000. When calculating Bon Limited’s percentage interest in
Aqua Limited, the number of shares acquired by Bon Limited is divided by
the total number of shares issued by Aqua Limited.
First acquisition:
Acquired 60%; Bon Limited purchased 24 000 shares (60% x 40 000)
Second acquisition:
Acquired 6 000 shares; Bon Limited’s interest increased to 75%
[(24 000 + 6 000) / 40 000]
Subsequent disposal of land revalued at acquisition date
On 1 January 20.1 (additional information — note 1), when Bon Limited

acquired a controlling interest in Aqua Limited, the fair value of a piece of
vacant land was R60 000 (after tax - R48 811 (60 000 – (60 000 x 66,6%
x 28%)) more than its carrying amount. The revaluation of the land was
done for group purposes only. The revaluation was not accounted for in
the separate financial statements of Aqua Ltd.financial statements
Aqua Limited sold the land for R110 000 on 30 June 20.2 (additional
information — note 2). The profit or loss on disposal of the land will not be
the same for the Bon Limited Group as for Aqua Ltd as carrying amount of
the land for the Bon Limited Group is R60 000 more than for Aqua Limited
(due to the revaluation at the acquisition date). The profit for the Bon Ltd
Group will be R60 000 less than for Aqua Ltd.
The following pro-forma consolidation journal will be passed to correctly

reflect the profit for group purposes:
R R
Dr Retained earnings (profit on sale of land) 60 000
Cr Property, plant and equipment (land) 60 000
Dr Deferred tax (SFP) 11 189

Cr Retained earnings (income tax expense) 11 189
Refer also to J3.
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CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF AQUA LIMITED
40% –
100% 60% – 75%
25%
Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 200 000 120 000 80 000
Revaluation surplus
(60 000 – 11 189 (60 000 x 66,6% x 28%)) 48 811 29 287 19 524
323 811 194 287 129 524
Equity represented by gain on bargain purchase (4 287) (4 287)d —
Consideration and non-controlling interests 319 524 190 000 129 524
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (150 000 – 75 000 – 48 811#) 26 189 15 713c 10 476
(#refer to lecturers comment on subsequent
disposal of land revalued at acquisition date))
345 713 15 713 140 000i
Current year
Profit for the year (C2) 108 000 64 800 43 200a
453 713 80 513 183 200
Purchase of 6 000 shares ((453 713 + 4 287 gain
on bargain at acquisition date) x 15%) 68 700 (68 700)e
Investment in Aqua Limited (purchase of

additional interest) (268 900 – 190 000) (78 900)
Change in ownership (10 200)g
Profit for the year (C2) 37 440 28 080 9 360b

Dividends paid (30 000) (22 500) (7 500)f
461 153 86 093 116 360
When there is no change in status (i.e. control over the subsidiary before and after the
change in ownership), IFRS 3 requires the difference between the additional interest
obtained and the amount of consideration paid for that additional interest to be
recognised as part of change in ownership reserve. The R10 200 will be disclosed in
the consolidated statement of changes in equity in the change in ownership reserve
column.
It is important to note that a gain on bargain purchase (R4 287) is always
attributable to the acquirer (Bon Limited). It does not form part of the net
assets (equity) of Aqua Limited. Therefore, when 15% of the equity of
Aqua Limited is transferred from NCI to Bon Limited, it is important to
remember to add back the R4 287 to the total of R453 713 (analysis) to
exclude it.
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Total 9 months 3 months

R R R
Profit before tax (240 000 – 40 000 (intragroup)) 200 000 150 000 50 000
Income tax expense
(67 200 – 11 200 (40 000 x 28%)) (56 000) (42 000) (14 000)
144 000 108 000 36 000
Profit made on disposal (120 000 – 80 000) 40 000
Tax effect on profit (40 000 x 28%) (11 200)
Elimination of unrealised profit (subsidiary made the sale
and profit, therefore elimination of profit) (40 000)
Tax effect on unrealised profit 11 200
Realisation of unrealised profit (40 000 / 5 x 3/12) 2 000
Tax effect on realisation (2 000 x 28%) (560)
37 440
Dr Cr NCI
R R R
Deferred tax (60 000 x 66,6% x 28%) 11 189
Revaluation of fixed property at date of acquisition

Investment in Aqua Limited 190 000
Retained earnings (gain on bargain purchase) 4 287d
Elimination of original investment in Aqua Limited

Deferred tax 11 189
Sale of fixed property revalued at acquisition
(refer to lecturers comment)
J4 Retained earnings (SOCIE) 10 476

earnings since acquisition to beginning of current
year ((150 000 – 75 000 – 48 811) x 40%)
140 000i
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Dr Cr NCI
R R R
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 43 200 43 200a
the year for 9 months to 30/09/20.3
(108 000 (C2) x 40%)
183 200
J6 Non-controlling interests (SFP)
(183 200 x 15% / 40%) 68 700 (68 700)e
Change in ownership (SOCIE) 10 200
Investment in Aqua Limited
(268 900 – 190 000) 78 900
Elimination of additional investment in Aqua Limited

the 3-month period to 31/12/20.3
(37 440 (C2) x 25%)
J8 Dividend received/Other income (P/L) 22 500

Non-controlling interests (SFP)
(30 000 x 25%) 7 500 (7 500)f
Dividend paid 30 000
Elimination of intragroup dividends and recording of
non-controlling interests in dividends paid
116 360
6.3 SALE OF INTEREST IN AN INVESTEE

Like increases in the degree of control, decreases in the degree of control occur in
different ways. A decrease in the degree of control mostly occurs when a company
disposes of a part of or all of its investment in the investee.
NOTE: There can be a decrease in the degree of control without any change in status
(control retained before and after the change in ownership) or with a change in status
(control lost after the change in ownership). Further consequences in these scenarios are
listed below.
6.3.1 Example of loss in control (change in status)
A parent can lose control of a subsidiary in a number of ways.
Examples of events that may result in loss of control:

• The parent sells all or part of its ownership interest in its subsidiary and as a
result it loses control.
• The subsidiary issues shares to a third party, thereby reducing the parent’s
ownership interest in the subsidiary so that it no longer has control of the
subsidiary. (Refer to section 6.4.)
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The loss of control results in:

― a subsidiary becoming a simple investment
― a subsidiary becoming an associate or a joint venture
A few steps need to be taken when a parent disposes of its interest or part of its interest in
the subsidiary resulting in a loss of control, either by becoming an associate after the
disposal or resulting in an investment in an investee in terms of IFRS 9 after the disposal.
These steps are as follows:
Step 1
The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary need to be
derecognised. Any goodwill that arose at acquisition date would also need to be adjusted
and derecognised.
Step 2
The carrying amount of the non-controlling interests also needs to be derecognised, since
the parent no longer has control as a result of the change in ownership. If the full goodwill
method is used, then this amount would include the goodwill allocated to the non-
controlling interests. Refer to example 6.4.
Step 3
The consideration received must be recognised at the fair value thereof. Refer to example
6.4.
Step 4
Any investment retained in the former subsidiary (if applicable) must be measured at the
fair value thereof on the date control was lost (disposal date), and the difference (fair value
adjustment) must be accounted for in the parent’s profit and loss as a resulting gain or
loss. Refer to example 6.4.
Step 5
The gain or loss (refer to example 6.4) resulting from the loss in control consists of two
parts:
(1) a fair value adjustment for the remaining investment held in the investee after the
change in ownership (refer to the comment below)
(2) a gain or loss on the investment disposed of
The gain or loss on the disposal of the shares for the group’s purposes can also be
calculated as follows:
Subtract the portion of the equity reserves at acquisition and the portion of the since-
acquisition equity reserves ‘lost’ from the disposal, from the proceeds received from the
disposal of the interest.
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The journal entry that is normally processed at reporting date for fair
value adjustments on equity investments is as follows:
The investment in S Limited is shown in the financial records of the

parent at R400 000. At the reporting date the fair value of the
investment is considered to be R450 000. The fair value adjustment is
as follows:
Dr Cr
R R
Investment in S Limited (450 000 – 400 000) 50 000
Mark-to-market reserve (50 000 x 81,352%) 40 676
Deferred tax (50 000 x 18,648%) 9 324
Note: tax is calculated at the capital gains tax rate of 28% x 66,6%.
In terms of IFRS 10.B98(b)(iii), any investment retained in a subsidiary

must be measured at the fair value thereof on the date control was lost
(disposal date) and the resulting fair value adjustment must be
accounted for in the consolidated profit and loss for the year. This fair
value adjustment therefore forms part of the total consolidated gain or
loss on the disposal of the investment.
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EXAMPLE 6.2
Subsidiary becomes an associate
Refer to examples of the application of these principles in Group statements, volume 2.

This example deals with the partial disposal of an interest in a subsidiary which results in a
change in status and the subsidiary becoming an associate. The non-controlling interests
are measured at their proportionate share of the acquiree’s net assets.
The following are the financial statements of Pan Limited and San Limited:
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 20.9
Pan San
Limited Limited
R R
ASSETS
Non-current assets 1 221 250 780 000
Investment in San Limited at fair value 290 000 —
Current assets 247 000 280 000
Inventory, trade receivables and bank 247 000 280 000
Total assets 1 468 250 1 060 000
Equity and liabilities
Total equity 1 401 000 1 034 000
Share capital (350 000 ordinary shares and 300 000
ordinary shares) 350 000 300 000
Mark-to-market reserve 98 639 —
Total liabilities 67 250 26 000
Deferred tax 22 611 —
Trade payables 50 275 26 000
Total equity and liabilities 1 468 250 1 060 000
INCOME INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.9
R R
Gross profit 800 000 700 000
Other income 128 750 —
Profit before tax 928 750 700 000
Income tax expense (242 025) (196 000)
Retained earnings:
Opening balance 1 January 20.9 260 000 230 000
Closing balance 31 December 20.9 946 725 734 000
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1. On 1 January 20.9 Pan Limited acquired an 80% interest in San Limited. Pan Limited
paid R450 000 for the investment and acquired control of San Limited. All the assets
and liabilities were fairly valued on the date of acquisition. The equity of San Limited
on the date of acquisition was as follows:
R
Share capital (300 000 ordinary shares) 300 000
530 000
2. The equity investment is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
(FVTOCI).
3. Pan Limited elected to measure the non-controlling interests at their proportionate

share of the identifiable net assets at the acquisition date.
4. On 30 April 20.9 Pan Limited disposed of a 50% interest in San Limited for R410 000.
From 30 April 20.9 onwards Pan Limited has exercised significant influence over the
operating and financial policies of San Limited (lost control). The fair value of the
remaining 30% interest on 30 April 20.9 was R260 000. The fair value at
31 December 20.9 was R290 000.
5. Included in Pan Limited’s profit before tax is the gain on disposal of the shares in
San Limited of R128 750 (calculated as (410 000 – (450 000 x 50/80)). The tax effect of
R24 009 on this transaction was included in income tax expense (calculated as
R128 750 x 18,648%). The income and expenses other than gain on disposal of
shares were earned evenly throughout the year.
REQUIRED:
(a) Calculate the following:
(i) goodwill as at 1 January 20.9

(ii) consolidated gain or loss on disposal
(iii) remeasurement gain or loss when carrying amount of
remaining investment is remeasured to fair value on date of
sale
(iv) prove the gain or loss on the disposal of the interest as per
IFRS 10.B98(a) – (d)
(b) Prepare the consolidated financial statements for the Pan Limited
Group for year-end 31 December 20.9.
The notes to consolidated annual financial statements and comparative

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SOLUTION 6.2
PART (a)
CALCULATIONS
(i) Calculation of goodwill

R
Consideration transferred 450 000
556 000
Fair value of net assets (530 000)
Goodwill 26 000
(ii) Consolidated gain or loss on disposal

R
Proceeds (as per information given) 410 000
Less: Net asset value (equity) “lost” on disposal((724 000 – 26 000) x 50%) (349 000)
Goodwill realised on disposal(26 000 x 50/80) (16 250)
Gain on disposal of subsidiary disclosed in P/L – other income 44 750
(iii) Remeasurement gain or loss when carrying amount of remaining investment is

remeasured to fair value on date of sale
R
Fair value of remaining investment(given) 260 000
Less: Carrying amount of remaining investment
Net asset value at date of sale ((724 000 – 26 000) x 30%) (209 400)
Goodwill (26 000 x 30/80) (9 750)
Remeasurement gain disclosed in P/L – other income 40 850
The total consolidated gain on the disposal of the 50% interest in San Limited is
R85 600 (44 750 + 40 850).
(iv) This amount can also be proven by applying IFRS 10.B98(a)–(d).
If a parent loses control of a subsidiary, the following steps are taken (steps 1 to 5):
R
Step 1 Derecognise assets and liabilities (including goodwill) on date
control is lost
(724 000)
Step 2 Derecognise carrying amount of non-controlling interests 139 600
Step 3 Recognise fair value of consideration received 410 000
Step 4 Recognise any investment retained in former subsidiary at fair value
260 000
85 600
Step 5 Gain or loss on disposal to profit or loss 44 750
Restatement of carrying amount of investment to fair value at date of
sale 40 850
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C1 ANALYSIS OF THE OWNERS' EQUITY OF SAN LIMITED
100% 80% 80% - 20% 30%

30%
Total At Since NCI CA
At acquisition R R R R R
Share capital 300 000 240 000 60 000
530 000 424 000 106 000
Current year - subsidiary

Profit for the year before sale
(504 000 x 4/12) 168 000 134 400 33 600
724 000 134 400 139 600
Disposal of 50% interest
Proceeds on disposal (given) 410 000
Equity “lost” on disposal
((724 000 – 26 000) x 50%) (349 000)
Goodwill realised on disposal
(26 000 x 50/80) (16 250)
Gain on disposal of subsidiary 44 750
724 000 139 600
Derecognise NCI when control
lost (139 600)
—
CA of remaining investment (C3)
((724 000 – 26 000) x 30%) +
(26 000 x 30/80) 219 150
Remeasurement gain 40 850
Fair value of remaining investment 260 000
Current year - associate

Profit for the year after sale
(504 000 x 8/12) 336 000 100 800 — 100 800
360 800
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PART (b)
PAN LIMITED GROUP
ASSETS R
Investment in associate(C1) 360 800
Trade and other receivables 247 000
Trade and other payables 50 275
PAN LIMITED GROUP

R
Gross profit (800 0001 + 233 3332) 1 033 333
Other income (128 750 – 128 750 (J7) + 44 750 (gain on disposal of 85 600
subsidiary)(C1) + 40 850 (remeasurement gain(C1))
Share of profit of associate(C1) 100 800
Total profit and comprehensive income attributable to:

912 375
1 4
700 000 x /12 = 233 333
2 4
196 000 x /12 = 65 333
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31 DECEMBER 20.9
Non-
control-
Share Retained ling Total
capital earnings Total interests equity
R R R R R
for the year:
Loss of control of subsidiary — — — (139 600) (139 600)
Balance at 31 December 20.9 350 000 1 138 775 1 488 775 — 1 488 775
6.3.2 Example of a decrease in degree of control (no change in status):
• Subsidiary remains a subsidiary, with parent company holding a smaller interest

― Similar principles are applicable as to when a portion of the interest in a subsidiary is
disposed of with no loss in control occurring, except for the treatment of any goodwill.
― The goodwill figure will not be adjusted to account for the part of the interest that was
disposed of.
― None of the other assets or liabilities of the subsidiary will be adjusted nor
derecognised when control has not been lost.
― Transactions which result in a change in the parent’s degree of control in a subsidiary
but do not result in a loss of control should be accounted for as equity transactions.
(IFRS 10.23)
The only adjustments to be taken into account would be the adjustments of the parent and
the non-controlling interests’ interest in the net assets (equity) of the subsidiary.
The difference between the fair value of the consideration received and the adjustment to
the non-controlling interests’ carrying amount, should be recognised directly in equity in
the section attributable to the parent (change in ownership reserve).
Refer to applicable examples (NCI measured at its proportionate share of the acquiree’s
identifiable net assets; NCI measured at fair value) in Group statements, volume 2.
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6.4 CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE ISSUE OF ADDITIONAL

SHARES BY INVESTEES
EXAMPLE 6.3
Increase in holding, change in status, an associate becomes a subsidiary
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TRIAL BALANCES OF SYRUP LIMITED AND

LEMON LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.7:
Syrup Lemon
Limited Limited
R R
Credits
Share capital – 250 000 ordinary shares — 256 000
Retained earnings – 1 January 20.7 140 000 190 000
Gross profit 110 000 36 000
Deferred tax 30 000 24 000
Long-term loan 60 000 80 000
620 000 607 000
Debits
Interest expense 5 600 9 000
Dividends paid – 31 December 20.7 50 000 —
Investment in Lemon Limited at fair value 200 000 —
Bank 17 030 150 600
620 000 607 000
1. On 1 January 20.5 Syrup Limited acquired 80 000 (40%) shares in Lemon Limited
for R144 000. The acquisition of the shares resulted in Syrup Limited exercising
significant influence over the financial and operating policies of Lemon Limited.
Lemon Limited had share capital of R200 000 and retained earnings of R180 000 at
that date. The net identifiable assets were deemed to be fairly valued on this date.
2. On 1 March 20.7 Lemon Limited had a rights issue of 50 000 shares at R1,12. The
rights issue was taken up in full by Syrup Limited on 1 May 20.7. Syrup Limited has
controlled Lemon Limited since 1 May 20.7.
3. During June 20.7 Lemon Limited sold inventories to Syrup Limited at a profit of 25%
on the selling price. At the end of the year, Syrup Limited had inventories of
R20 000 on hand that had been purchased from Lemon Limited.
4. In both companies, each share carries one vote.
5. The South African normal tax rate is 28% and capital gains tax is calculated at
66,6% thereof.
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6. The income and expenses of Lemon Limited have accrued evenly during the year.
7. At every date of exchange, the identifiable assets and liabilities of Lemon Limited
were regarded as fair in terms of IFRS 3.
8. The acquisition date fair value of Syrup Limited’s previously held equity interest is
equal to its proportionate share of the net equity of Lemon Limited at the acquisition
date.
stated otherwise. The equity investment is measured at fair value through other
10. At the end of the current year goodwill was assessed for impairment and it was not
considered to be impaired.
PART A:
REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare the following for the Syrup Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 20.7:
― the consolidated statement of financial position

― the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income
― the consolidated statement of changes in equity

Assume it is the accounting policy of Syrup Limited to measure the non-
controlling interests using the partial goodwill method in terms of
IFRS 3.19.
All calculations must be done to the nearest R1.
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SOLUTION 6.3
PART A
SYRUP LIMITED GROUP
ASSETS R
Inventories (42 000 + 85 000 – 5 000 (20 000 x 25/100)) 122 000
Non-controlling interests 219 840g
Deferred tax (30 000 + 24 000 – 1 400 (5 000 x 28%)) 52 600
NOTE: At year end, Lemon Ltd is a subsidiary of Syrup Limited. There will be no
investment in associate disclosed in the statement of financial position. Rather 100% of all
the assets and liabilities of Lemon Limited should be consolidated into the statement of
financial position.
SYRUP LIMITED GROUP
R
8 25
Gross profit (110 000 + 24 000 (36 000 x /12) – 5 000 (20 000 x /100)) 129 000
Other income (gain on bargain purchase) 20 544e
Finance costs (5 600 + 6 000 (9 000 x 8/12)) (11 600)
Share of profit from associate 2 080c
Income tax expense (21 370 + 7 600 (11 400 x 8/12) – 1 400 (5 000 x 28%)) (27 570)

112 454
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31 DECEMBER 20.7
Non-
Share Retained controlling Total
R R R R R
Balance at 1 January 20.7 240 000 152 000(1) 392 000 — 392 000
Acquisition of subsidiary 216 576d 216 576
Dividends (50 000) (50 000) (50 000)
for the year:
Profit for the year 109 190 109 190 3 264f 112 454
1 b a
140 000 + 4 000 + 8 000 = 152 000
CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF LEMON LIMITED
Syrup Limited
100% 40% – 52%1 60% -
48%
Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At first exchange: 1 January 20.5
Share capital 200 000 80 000 120 000
380 000 152 000 228 000
Equity represented by gain on bargain purchase (8 000) (8 000)a
To beginning of current year:

Current year
Profit for the period: 01/01/20.7 to 30/04/20.7
(15 6002 x 4/12) 5 200 2 080c 3 120
387 200 6 080 237 120
Acquisition date: 1 May 20.7
Share capital (rights issue)3 56 000 29 1203 26 8803
Transfer from non-controlling interests4
(387 200 + 8 000) = 395 200 x 12%)) 47 4244 (47 424)4
443 200 76 544 216 576d
Equity represented by gain on bargain purchase (20 544) (20 544)e —
Consideration paid and non-controlling interests
(443 200 + 8 000) x 48% = 216 576 422 656 56 000 216 576d
Profit for the year: 01/05/20.7 to 31/12/20.7 6 800 3 536 3 264f

Profit for the period (15 6002 x 8/12) 10 400 5 408 4 992
Unrealised profit in inventories (20 000 x 25/100) (5 000) (2 600) (2 400)
Tax effect (5 000 x 28%) 1 400 728 672
429 456 9 616 219 840g
Goodwill or gain on bargain purchase is

always calculated when, and only when,
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1
130 000 (80 000((250 000 – 50 000) x 40%) + 50 000) / 250 000 = 52%
2
36 000 – 9 000 – 11 400 = 15 600
3
(56 000 x 52%) = 29 120; 56 000 x 48% = 26 880
4
237 120 x 12/60 = 47 424 (alternative calculation)
It is important to note that a gain on bargain purchase (R8 000) is always

attributable to the acquirer (Syrup). It does not form part of the net assets
(equity) of Lemon Limited. Therefore, when an additional 12% of the
equity of Lemon Limited is transferred from NCI to Syrup Limited, it is
important to remember to add back the R8 000 when calculating the total
equity of Lemon Limited (to exclude it).
C2 REMEASURE THE PREVIOUSLY HELD INVESTMENT TO FAIR VALUE ON DATE

CONTROL IS OBTAINED
R
Fair value ((380 000 + 10 000 + 5 200) x 40%) (Fair value is equal to the
proportionate share of the identifiable net assets – refer to additional 158 080
information point 8.)
Less: Carrying amount of previously held investment (i.e. investment in
associate) at date control obtained (144 000 + 4 000 + 2 080 + 8 000) (158 080)
Remeasurement gain disclosed in P/L – other income —
C3 PROOF OF OF GOODWILL OR GAIN ON BARGAIN PURCHASE IN TERMS OF

IFRS 3.32
Partial goodwill method R

Amount of non-controlling interests 216 576
Fair value of previously held interest 158 080
430 656
Net of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition
date (443 200(C1) + 8 000 (refer lecturers comment)) (451 200)
Gain on bargain purchase 20 544
Dr Cr CA NCI
R R R R
Investment in Lemon Limited at cost 144 000
Recording of interest in associate until

date of change in control:
J1 Investment in Lemon Limited (SFP) 8 000 8 000
Retained earnings (SOCIE) 8 000
Recording gain on bargain purchase

Retained earnings (since acquisition) 4 000
Equity accounting of associate
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Dr Cr CA NCI
R R R R
Recording of current year’s profit of
associate
(1/1/20.7 – 1/3/20.7) before change in
interest (15 600 (36 000 – 11 400 –
9 000) x 4/12 x 40%)
Carrying amount of investment in 158 080
associate (1 May 20.7)
Remeasurement of previously held

interest (investment in associate) to
fair value on date control is obtained:
Loss on remeasurement —
Investment in Lemon Limited — —
Gain on remeasurement —
Recording of gain/loss on remeasurement
(158 080 – 158 080 = Nil)
Fair value of previously held investment 158 080

Investment in Lemon Limited (SFP)
(144 000 + 8 000 + 4 000 + 2 080) 158 080 (158 080)
Non-controlling interests at their
proportionate share of the net
assets (partial goodwill 216 576 216 576
method)(SFP)
(443 200 + 8 000) x 48% = 216 576
Gross profit (36 000 x 4/12) (P/L) 12 000
Finance costs (9 000 x 4/12) (P/L) 3 000
Income tax expense (11 400 x 4/12) 3 800
Investment in Lemon Limited (SFP) 56 000
Gain on bargain purchase (P/L) 20 544
Elimination of owners' equity on
acquisition of control in Lemon Limited
216 576d
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 3 264 3 264f
Non-controlling interests in current year’s
profit since Lemon Limited has become a
subsidiary ((15 600 x 8/12) – 5 000 (20 000
x 25/100) + 1 400 (5 000 x 28%))
J6 Gross profit (20 000 x 25/100) (P/L) 5 000

Deferred tax (SFP) (20 000 x 25/100 x 28%) 1 400
Elimination of intragroup transaction and
tax effect thereof
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 219 840g
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PART B
REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare the following for the Syrup Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 20.7:
― the consolidated statement of financial position
― the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income
― the consolidated statement of changes in equity
Assume it is the accounting policy of Syrup Limited to measure the non-
controlling interests at fair value using the full goodwill method in terms
of IFRS 3.19.
The market value of Lemon Limited’s shares was R1,95 on 1 May 20.7.
The fair value of the previously held 40% interest was R158 080 on
1 May 20.7.
PART B (a)
SYRUP LIMITED GROUP
ASSETS
R
Inventories (42 000 + 85 000 – 5 000 (20 000 x 25/100)) 122 000
Deferred tax (30 000 + 24 000 – 1 400 (5 000 x 28%)) 52 600
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.7
R
Gross profit (110 000 + 24 000 (36 000 x 8/12) – 5 000 (20 000 x 25/100)) 129 000
Other income (gain on bargain purchase)(20 544 – 17 424) 3 120e
Finance costs (5 600 + 6 000 (9 000 x 8/12)) (11 600)
Share of profit of associate 2 080c
Income tax expense (21 370 + 7 600 (11 400 x 8/12) – 1 400 (5 000 x 28%)) (27 570)
95 030
SYRUP LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 20.7
Non-
control-
R R R R R
Balance at 1 January 20.7 240 000 152 0001 392 000 — 392 000
Acquisition of subsidiary — — — 234 000g 234 000
Dividends — (50 000) (50 000) — (50 000)
year:
Profit for the year — 91 766 91 766 3 264f 95 030
Balance at 31 December 20.7 240 000 193 766 433 766 237 264h 671 030
1
140 000 + 4 000b + 8 000a = 152 000
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CALCULATIONS
C1 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF LEMON LIMITED
100% Syrup Limited 60% –

40% – 52%₁ 48%
Total AT Since NCI
R R R R
At first exchange: 1 January 20.5
Share capital 200 000 80 000 120 000
380 000 152 000 228 000
Equity represented by gain on bargain purchase (8 000) (8 000)a
Consideration paid 372 000 144 000
To beginning of current year:

Current year
Profit for the period: 01/01/20.7 to 30/04/20.7
(15 6002 x 4/12) 5 200 2 080c 3 120
387 200 6 080 237 120
Acquisition date: 1 May 20.7
Share capital (rights issue)3 56 000 29 1203 26 8803
Transfer from non-controlling interests4
(387 200 + 8 000) = 395 200 x 12%)) 47 4244 (47 424)4
443 200 76 544 216 576d
Net gain on bargain purchase (P/L) (3 120) (20 544)e 17 424e
Equity represented by gain on bargain purchase (20 544)e (20 544)e
NCI - Goodwill 17 424e 17 424e
Consideration paid and non-controlling interests5 440 080 56 000 5
234 000g
Profit for the year: 01/05/20.7 to 31/12/20.7 6 800 3 536 3 264f

Profit for the period (15 6002 x 8/12) 10 400 5 408 4 992
Unrealised profit in inventories (20 000 x 25/100) (5 000) (2 600) (2 400)
Tax effect (5 000 x 28%) 1 400 728 672
6
446 880 9 616 237 264h
1
130 000 (80 000 ((250 000 – 50 000) x 40%) + 50 000) / 250 000 = 52%
2
36 000 – 9 000 – 11 400 = 15 600
3
56 000 x 52% = 29 120; 56 000 x 48% = 26 880
4 12
237 120 x /60 = 47 424 (alternative calculation)
5
250 000 – 130 000 (80 000 + 50 000) = 120 000 shares; 120 000 x 1,95 = 234 000
C2 REMEASURE THE PREVIOUSLY HELD INVESTMENT TO FAIR VALUE ON DATE

CONTROL IS OBTAINED
R
Fair value ((380 000 + 10 000 + 5 200) x 40%) 158 080
(Fair value is equal to the proportionate share of the identifiable net assets –
refer to additional information point 8.)
Less: Carrying amount of previously held investment (i.e. investment in
associate) at date control obtained (144 000 + 4 000 + 2 080 + 8 000) (158 080)
Remeasurement gain disclosed in P/L – other income —
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C3 PROOF OF GOODWILL/GAIN ON BARGAIN PURCHASE IN TERMS OF IFRS 3.32
R
Amount of non-controlling interests (fair value) (120 000 x 1,95) 234 000
Fair value of previously held interest (1 May 20.7) 158 080
448 080
Net of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition
date (443 200 + 8 000) (C1) (451 200)
(The gain on bargain purchase does not form part of the net assets (equity) of
Lemon Limited and is therefore added back – refer analysis(C1).)
Gain on bargain purchase 3 120
Dr Cr CA NCI
R R R R
Investment in Lemon Limited at cost 144 000
Recording of interest in associate until

date of change in control:
Retained earnings (SOCIE) 8 000
Recording gain on bargain purchase

Retained earnings (since acquisition) 4 000

Recording of current year’s profit of
associate
(1/1/20.7 – 1/3/20.7) before change in
interest (15 600 (36 000 – 11 400 –
9 000) x 4/12 x 40%)
Carrying amount of investment in 158 080

associate (1 May 20.7)
Remeasurement of previously held

interest (investment in associate) to
fair value on date control is obtained:
Loss on remeasurement —
Investment in Lemon Limited — —
Gain on remeasurement —
Recording of gain/loss on remeasurement
(158 080 – 158 080 = Nil)
Fair value of previously held investment 158 080
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Dr Cr CA NCI
R R R R
Investment in Lemon Limited (SFP)
(144 000 + 8 000 + 4 000 + 2 080) 158 080 (158 080)
Non-controlling interests at fair
value (full goodwill method) (SFP) 234 000 234 000g
(120 000 x R1,95)
Gross profit (36 000 x 4/12) (P/L) 12 000
Finance costs (9 000 x 4/12) (P/L) 3 000
Income tax expense (11 400 x 4/12) 3 800
Investment in Lemon Limited (SFP) 56 000
Gain on bargain purchase (P/L)
(20 544 – 17 424) 3 120
Elimination of owners' equity on
acquisition of control in Lemon Limited
234 000d
Non-controlling interests in current year’s
profit since Lemon Limited has become a
subsidiary ((15 600 x 8/12) – 5 000 (20 000
x 25/100) + 1 400 (5 000 x 28%))
J6 Gross profit (20 000 x 25/100) (P/L) 5 000

Deferred tax (SFP) (20 000 x 25/100 x 28%) 1 400
Elimination of intragroup transaction and
tax effect thereof
Non-controlling interests (SFP) - 237 264h
The gain on bargain purchase of the acquirer and the goodwill

attributable to the NCI are net off with a resulting gain on bargain
purchase disclosed in the consolidated financial statements.
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A summary of a decrease in interest whereby A summary of an increase in interest
a subsidiary becomes an associate whereby an associate becomes a subsidiary
Refer to example 6.2 Refer to example 6.3
1. Derecognise the assets, liabilities, goodwill 1. The associate will be equity accounted until
and the non-controlling interests. At year-end the date of the change in ownership (the
the SFP will not contain the assets and date when the additional shares were
liabilities of the subsidiary as the interest has acquired). If the change in ownership took
been disposed of and is no longer place in the current year, then the current
consolidated. year’s profits of the associate will be equity
accounted until that date. The following
2. Recognise the consideration received.
should be recognised:
3. Recognise the retained investment in the
■ the parent’s share of the retained
former subsidiary at fair value. Therefore, on
earnings of the associate from the date
the date that the control was lost and the
of acquisition until the beginning of the
subsidiary became an associate, there will be
current year
a fair value adjustment (P/L).
■ the parent’s share of the current year’s
4. Gain or loss on the disposal of the
profits of the associate (SP/LOCI) until
investment:
the date when the associate has
Derecognise the assets, liabilities, goodwill become a subsidiary
and the non-controlling interests. (1)
2. On the date of the acquisition of the
Plus: Fair value of consideration received additional shares when the parent gains
(2) control, the previously held interest should
Plus: Fair value of retained investment (3) be measured at fair value and the fair
value adjustment should be recognised in
Equals: Gain (disclosed as) P/L.
3. Determine the goodwill or gain on bargain
purchase that arises on the acquisition of
– fair value adjustment in respect of the the additional shares.
investment retained in the former
subsidiary; plus Consideration paid
– gain or loss on disposal of the investment Plus: Amount of non-controlling interests

at the new interest’s %
Plus: Fair value of previously held
5. Recognise the gain calculated above in P/L. investment
The gain on disposal of interest is included
under other income and the tax effect thereof Equals: Amount of 100% interest
under income tax expense (gain x 66,6% x Less: Fair value of net assets acquired
28%).
Equals: Goodwill or gain on bargain
purchase
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Refer to example 6.2 Refer to example 6.3
Points to remember: Points to remember:

■ SFP: In this example there is no longer a ■ SFP: In this example there is a subsidiary at
subsidiary at year-end and therefore the assets year-end and therefore the assets and
and liabilities are not consolidated (line by line) liabilities must be included on a line-by-line
at year-end. basis in SFP at year-end.
■ There are no non-controlling interests at year- ■ There are non-controlling interests at year-
end. end.
■ There is no goodwill at year-end. ■ There may be goodwill in the SFP at year-
end.
■ There is an investment in an associate in the
SFP (at the carrying amount). ■ There is no investment in an associate in the
SFP.
■ SP/LOCI: The SP/LOCI items of the equity
investment will be included in the SP/LOCI on a ■ SP/LOCI: The SP/LOCI items of the equity
line-by-line basis for the period that the investment will be included in the SP/LOCI
investment was a subsidiary. on a line-by-line basis from the date that the
equity investment was a subsidiary.
■ Non-controlling interests will be calculated and
disclosed for the items included above. ■ The share in profit (income less expenses) of
associate should only be calculated and
■ The share in profit (income less expenses) of the
disclosed for the period prior to the associate
associate should be calculated and disclosed
becoming a subsidiary.
only for the period subsequent to the subsidiary
becoming an associate. ■ SOCIE: The NCI should be recognised at the
acquisition date of the additional interest
■ SOCIE: The NCI in the current period should be
resulting in the subsidiary disclosed as a
derecognised and disclosed as a separate line
separate line item “Acquisition of subsidiary”.
item “Loss of control in subsidiary”.
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EXAMPLE 6.4
Increase in holding, no change in status, and an associate

THE FOLLOWING TRIAL BALANCES HAVE BEEN EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE RELEVANT COMPANIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 20.8:
Gibbs Pollock Adams
R R R
Investment in Pollock Limited at fair value
– 127 500 ordinary shares 209 250 — —
Investment in Adams Limited at fair value
Dividends paid – 30 April 20.8 — 20 000 —
Dividends paid – 30 December 20.8 — — 10 000
Trade receivables 53 159 35 610 46 700
Cash and cash equivalents 12 500 22 890 76 200
Share capital – 300 000 ordinary shares (300 000) — —
Share capital – 150 000 ordinary shares — (175 000) —
Share capital – 100 000 ordinary shares — — (100 000)
Retained earnings – 1 January 20.8 (293 900) (151 500) (22 000)
Profit before dividend income (287 900) (96 000) (140 000)
Dividends received (16 000) (3 000) —
Long-term liability — — (91 000)
Trade and other payables (53 600) (43 340) (44 100)
— — —
1. Gibbs Limited acquired 80 000 ordinary shares in Pollock Limited on 1 January 20.3.
On this date Pollock Limited’s share capital was R100 000 (100 000 shares) and the
retained earnings was R55 000. Gibbs Limited has since controlled Pollock Limited.
2. Pollock Limited acquired 30 000 ordinary shares in Adams Limited on 1 October 20.8.
Pollock Limited exercised significant influence over the financial and operating policies
of Adams Limited. The profit for the current year was earned evenly throughout the
year.
3. At both the above acquisition dates there were no unidentified assets, liabilities or
contingent liabilities, and the fair values of all assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities
were confirmed to be equal to the carrying amounts thereof.
4. On 1 May 20.8 Pollock Limited had a rights issue of one ordinary share for every two
shares held at R1,50 per share. The parent took up 47 500 of the shares and the non-
controlling shareholders took up the balance. Gibbs Limited still controls Pollock
Limited.
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5. The fair values of the equity investments are equal to the cost price thereof, unless
otherwise stated. The equity investments are measured at fair value through other
6. The South African normal tax rate is 28% and for all the entities, each share carries
one vote.
7. It is the accounting policy of the group to measure non-controlling interests using the
partial goodwill method.
8. At the end of the current year goodwill was assessed for impairment and it was not
considered to be impaired.
REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare the consolidated financial statements of the Gibbs Limited
(b) Prepare the pro forma consolidation journals for the Gibbs Limited
Journal narrations are required.

Notes to the financial statements are not required.
SOLUTION 6.4
PART (a)
GIBBS LIMITED GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 20.8
ASSETS R
Goodwill 14 000
Investment in associate 64 455
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R
Other components of equity 5 211
GIBBS LIMITED GROUP

EXTRACT FROM THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT/LOSS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.8
R
Gross profit (287 900 + 96 000) 383 900
Other income (16 000 + 3 000 – 3 000 (C2) – 16 000 (C3)) -
Share of profit of associate (C2) 7 455

Non-controlling interests (6 816 + 668 + 4 544) 12 028
280 024
GIBBS LIMITED GROUP

EXTRACT FROM THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.8
Non-
Change control-
Share Retained in owner- ling Total
capital earnings ship Total interests equity
R R R R R R
1 a
Balance at 1 January 20.8 300 000 371 100 — 671 100 50 300 721 400
d
Rights issue 5 211 5 211 (1 461) 3 750
c
Dividends paid (4 000) (4 000)
year:
2
Balance at
31 December 20.8 300 000 639 096 5 211 944 307 56 867 1 001 174
1
293 900 + 77 200 = 371 100
2 b e
4 544 + 7 484 = 12 028
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CALCULATIONS
C1 GIBBS LIMITED’S INTEREST IN POLLOCK LIMITED
To 30 April 20.8 (80 000/100 000) 80%
Since 1 May 20.8 ((80 000 + 47 500) / 150 000) 85%
C2 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF ADAMS LIMITED

NOT REQUIRED – ONLY PROVIDED FOR TUITION PURPOSES
100% 30% 30%

Total At Since CA
R R R R
At acquisition
Retained earnings1 96 550 28 965
196 550 58 965 —
Investment in Adams Limited (60 000) 60 000
Goodwill (1 035)
Current year 4 455
Profit for the year (3 months)2 24 850 7 455 7 455
Dividends paid – 30 December 20.8 (10 000) (3 000) (3 000)
211 400 (1 035) 4 455 64 455
1
[((140 000 – 40 600) x 9/12) + 22 000]
2
((140 000 – 40 600) x 3/12)
Dividend received: other income
There is no other income in the statement of profit and loss and other
comprehensive income. The R16 000 dividend received in
Gibbs Limited trial balance is eliminated as an intragroup transaction,
(16 000 (div) – 16 000 elimination intragroup transaction (dividends
received from its subsidiary Pollock Limited)). (See J4.)
The dividend of R3 000 received in Pollock Limited was from its

associate, Adams Limited. Other income was eliminated with R3 000
(Dr) (P/L) and investment in the associate was (Cr) R3 000 (SFP).
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C3 ANALYSIS OF OWNERS' EQUITY OF POLLOCK LIMITED
100% 80% - 85% 20% - 15%

Total At Since NCI
R R R R
At acquisition
Share capital 100 000 80 000 20 000
155 000 124 000 31 000
Since acquisition
Retained earnings (151 500 – 55 000) 96 500 77 200 19 300
265 500 77 200 50 300a
Current year
Profit for the year ((96 000 – 27 840) x 4/12) 22 720 18 176c 4 544b
Dividends paid (20 000) (16 000) (4 000)c
268 220 79 376 50 844
Rights issue (1 461)d
Share capital (100 000/2 x 1 x 1,50) 75 000 63 750 11 2502
Transfer from non-controlling interests 12 711 (12 711)3
343 220 76 461 49 383
Investment in Pollock Limited (47 500 x 1,50) (71 250)
Change in ownership reserve 5 211 7 484e
Profit for the year (68 160 x 8/12) 45 440 38 624 6 816
Profit for the year – associate (C2) 4 455 3 787 668
393 115 124 787 56 867
1
(209 250 – (47 500 x 1,50)) = 138 000 No change in status (control
2
75 000 x 15% = 11 250
3 5
(268 220 – 14 000) x 5% = 12 711 or 50 844 x /20 = 12 711
before and after change in
ownership), therefore change in
ownership reserve is calculated
and disclosed in the statement of
changes in equity.
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PART (b)
Dr Cr NCI CA
R R R R
Goodwill 14 000
Investment in Pollock Limited 138 0001
((100 000 + 55 000) x 20%)
Elimination of owners' equity at acquisition of
Pollock Limited
J2 Retained earnings – beginning of the year 19 300

((151 500 – 55 000) x 20%)
Recording of non-controlling interests since
acquisition to beginning of current year
Balance of NCI 50 300
J3 Non-controlling interests (P/L)

((96 000 – 27 840) x 20% x 4/12) 4 544
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit from
1 January to 30 April 20.8
J4 Dividends received (other income) (P/L) (20 000 x
80%) 16 000
Non-controlling interests (SFP) (20 000 x 20%) 4 000 (4 000)
Dividend paid 20 000
Elimination of intragroup dividends and recording of
non-controlling interests in dividends paid
Balance of NCI 50 844
J5 Share capital (175 000 – 100 000) 75 000
Non-controlling interests (SFP) 1 461 (1 461)
Change in ownership 5 211
Investment in Pollock Limited (C3) 71 250
Elimination of owners' equity at second acquisition
of shares in Pollock Limited
J6 Non-controlling interests (P/L) (6 816 + 668) (C3) 7 484
Recording of non-controlling interests in profit from
1 May to 31 December 20.8
Investment in Adams Limited (1 October 20.8) 60 000
J7 Investment in Adams Limited – associate 7 455 7 455
Share of profit of associate ((140 000 – 40 600) x
3
/12 x 30%) 7 455
Recording of interest in profit of associate for
current year
J8 Dividends received (other income) (P/L) 3 000
Investment in Adams Limited (SFP) 3 000 (3 000)
Carrying amount of investment in Adams Limited (SFP) 64 455
Balance of non-controlling interests (SFP) 56 867
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• describe the various methods by which a change in ownership can

be effected
• calculate the change in interest for every method
• allocate and record the changed interest
• prepare and present consolidated annual financial statements
when there are changes in ownership
• describe the various ways in which changes can result from the
issue of additional shares by a subsidiary
• calculate the changes of interest resulting from the issue of
additional shares by a subsidiary
• prepare and present consolidated annual financial statements after
the issue of additional shares by a subsidiary has taken place
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FAC3704
LEARNING UNIT 7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CASH FLOWS (IAS 7)
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10 LEARNING UNIT 7
Consolidated statement of cash flows (IAS 7)
Learning outcome 7
After studying this learning unit, you should be able to prepare a consolidated statement of
cash flows in terms of the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards.

7.1 Introduction and basic aspects
7.2 Elements of the statement of cash flows
7.3 Change of interests in subsidiaries
7.4 Sundry aspects
STUDY
Refer to the chapter on consolidated statement of cash flows in Group statements.
7.1 INTRODUCTION AND BASIC ASPECTS
STUDY
If a consolidated set of financial statements is prepared for a group of companies, it would

include a consolidated statement of cash flows. The cash flows would only be those that
are external to the group. The basic approach followed is that the consolidated statement
of cash flows is prepared from the consolidated statement of financial position, the
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income. By doing so the statement of cash flows is
prepared for a group as a single entry, as the intragroup transactions have already been
eliminated.
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7.2 ELEMENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
STUDY
The objective of the statement of cash flows is to provide useful information about the
changes that have taken place in the financial resources (cash flows) of the entity between
the beginning and the end of the financial year. The statement provides details of any cash
generated by the operations of the entity, the cash that has been used by the entity in its
operations, the portion of the cash that was used to finance the operations of the entity
and the portion used to invest in the entity to ensure the continued operations of the entity.
Cash flow information is needed to inform the users of the financial statements about the
liquidity and solvency of the entity.
Work through the following examples which highlight the different sections of the
statement of cash flows.
PART A Cash flows from operating activities

PART B Cash flows from investing activities
PART C Cash flows from financing activities
PART D Cash and cash equivalents
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EXAMPLE 7.1
VENTURE LIMITED
20.8 20.7
ASSETS R R
Non-current assets 400 000 380 000
Investment in equity instruments 10 000 10 000

Total assets 607 600 513 140
Total equity 369 256 264 400
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 341 256 224 400
Non-controlling interests 55 000 40 000
Non-current liabilities 195 000 185 000

Current liabilities 43 344 63 740

Short-term portion of long-term borrowings 30 000 20 000
VENTURE LIMITED
31 DECEMBER 20.8
Non-
control-
R R R R R
Shares issued 45 000 — 45 000 — 45 000)
Capitalisation issue 20 000 (20 000) — — —
Dividends paid — (10 000) (10 000) (2 000) (12 000)
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VENTURE LIMITED
R
Revenue 297 600
Cost of sales (153 400)
Gross profit 144 200
Other income 19 000
Finance costs (18 100)

71 856
1. Property, plant and equipment consists of the following items:
20.8 20.7
R R
Machinery 390 000 370 000
Cost 620 000 590 000
Accumulated depreciation (230 000) (220 000)
2. During the current year, Venture Limited replaced an existing machine with a new
machine to meet the current production demands. The machine which was replaced
had a carrying amount of R75 000 and was sold for R93 000.
3. Included in other income for the current year is a gain on the sale of machinery and
investment income of R1 000.
4. Other expenses include depreciation of R40 000. The depreciation for the machinery
that was replaced per additional information 2 is included in this amount.
5. Included in trade and other payables is R4 400 due to the South African Revenue
Service for the year ended 31 December 20.8 (20.7: R5 200).
6. Except for the given information, no other non-cash flow items existed which could
influence the statement of cash flows.
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SOLUTION 7.1
PART A
Cash flows from operating activities
The operating activities are the principal revenue-producing activities of the entity. The
cash generated from (or used for) operating activities is normally the cash flows derived
from the activities of the entity (the cash that arises from the entity’s main purpose) and is
the effect of transactions that determine profit or loss.
Cash generated from (or used for) operations is calculated in one of two ways, namely:
• the direct method
• the indirect method
The disclosure for the two methods of calculating cash generated by operations differs in
the statement of cash flows.
IMPORTANT
Please ensure that you use the correct method (the direct or indirect method) as required
of you in the examination. NO MARKS will be allocated if the incorrect method is used.
Drawing up T accounts and balancing them to the bank account are also useful when
drawing up cash flow statements. Please refer to example 7.3.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES SECTION

OF THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ACCORDING TO THE DIRECT METHOD:
R
Cash flows from operating activities 6 300
Cash receipts from customers (C1) 272 240
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (C2) (208 096)
Cash generated from operations 64 144
Investment income (given) 1 000
Interest paid (given) (18 100)
Taxes paid (5 200 + 27 944 – 4 400) (28 744)
Dividends paid (10 000 + 2 000) (12 000)
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CALCULATIONS
C1 CASH RECEIPTS FROM CUSTOMERS

R
Revenue per statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 297 600
Increase in trade and other receivables (25 360)
Opening balance 42 040
Closing balance (67 400)
272 240
C2 CASH PAID TO SUPPLIERS AND EMPLOYEES
R
Increase in inventories (19 800)
Decrease in trade and other payables (29 596)
Opening balance (43 740 – 5 200) (38 540)
Closing balance (13 344 – 4 400) 8 944
Expenses paid in cash (5 300)
Other expenses per statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive (45 300)
income
Non-cash item — depreciation 40 000
(208 096)
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES SECTION

OF THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ACCORDING TO THE INDIRECT METHOD:
R
Adjustments:
Depreciation 40 000
Gain on disposal of equipment (19 000 – 1 000) or (93 000 – 75 000) (18 000)
Investment income (1 000)
Finance costs 18 100
Net changes in working capital (C3) (74 756)
Taxes paid (5 200 + 27 944 – 4 400) (28 744)
Dividends paid (10 000 + 2 000) (12 000)
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C3 NET CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL
R
Increase in inventories (56 300 – 36 500) (19 800)
Increase in trade and other receivables (67 400 – 42 040) (25 360)
Decrease in trade and other payables
(8 944 (13 344 – 4 400) – 38 540 (43 740 – 5 200)) (29 596)
(74 756)
It is important to study the format of the statement of cash flows so
that you can calculate the outflows and inflows of cash for the financial
period. Make sure you are able to calculate cash receipts from
customers and cash paid to suppliers and employees. You will be
penalised if the outflow or inflow is incorrectly indicated (that is, if it is
incorrectly shown as an inflow and not an outflow, and vice versa).
PART B
Cash flows from investing activities
Investing activities are activities that relate to the acquisition and disposal of long-term
assets and other investments (which are not part of cash equivalents). This section
includes the entity’s expenditure on items which form the infrastructure of the entity and
places the entity in a position to generate income.
For the expenditure to be recognised under cash flows from investing activities, the
expenditure must have resulted in the recognition of an asset in the statement of financial
position.
Examples of investing activities are the following:

• purchase of property, plant and equipment
• disposal of property, plant and equipment
• disposal of intangible assets
• acquisition of intangible assets
• acquiring or disposing of equity or debt instruments of other entities
It is important for the user of the financial statements to be able to determine whether the
investment by the entities was made to:
• maintain the operating capacity of the entity
OR
• increase (expand) the operating activity of the entity
For this reason investing cash flows are split in the statement of cash flows between the
following:
• expenditure to REPLACE property, plant and equipment to maintain operations
OR
• expenditure to purchase new property, plant and equipment, and thereby EXPAND
operations
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ILLUSTRATION OF THE CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES SECTION OF

THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
R
Cash flows from investing activities (42 000)
Replacement of machinery (C4) (135 000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment (given) – refer to note 93 000
NOTE:
A common mistake made by students is to include the profit made on the sale of an item
instead of the proceeds. Remember that you are calculating cash flows. Proceeds are the
amount of cash received and therefore a cash flow. Profit is an accounting calculation
and not a cash flow.
C4 MACHINERY
R
(20 000)
Depreciation for the year (40 000)
Disposal of asset – carrying amount (75 000)
Cash purchases of machinery (135 000)
PART C
Cash flows from financing activities
Financing activities are the activities that relate to the funding of the infrastructure of the
entity. The transactions will result in a change in the size and composition of the debt and
capital funding of the entity.
The cash flows from the financing activities section of the statement of cash flows are
divided into the major classes of gross cash receipts and gross cash payments arising
from the financing activities.
Examples of financing activities are the following:

• proceeds from issuing shares
• proceeds from issuing debentures, loans, notes, bonds and mortgages
• repayment of long-term borrowings
• payments by a lessee of the liability portion of a finance lease
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ILLUSTRATION OF THE CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES SECTION OF
THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
R
Cash flows from financing activities 65 000
Long-term loans raised ((195 000 + 30 000) – (185 000 + 20 000)) 20 000
Issue of shares (given in SOCIE) 45 000
NOTE:
— Remember to include the short-term portion of long-term borrowings when calculating
the amount of long-term borrowings raised or repaid.
— Capitalisation issues are not included as there is no cash flow.
PART D
Cash and cash equivalents
The results of three sections, namely cash flows from operations, cash flows from
investing activities and cash flows from financing activities, are aggregated into a single
line: net increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents.
This amount is used to reconcile the cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
year (balance as per the statement of financial position for the previous year) with the cash
and cash equivalents at the end of the year (balance as per the statement of financial
position for the current year).
ILLUSTRATION OF THE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS SECTION OF THE

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
R
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 29 300
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 54 600
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 83 900
7.3 CHANGE OF INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
STUDY
When control in a subsidiary is obtained or lost, the resultant cash flows are reflected as a
separate single line item in the consolidated statement of cash flows as part of investing
activities. This implies that the consideration paid for a subsidiary or the proceeds received
from the sale of a subsidiary are treated in the same manner as the purchase or sale of
other investments.
In terms of IAS 7.40 the details of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary acquired or
disposed of must be disclosed in a note to the statement of cash flows.
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Refer to examples 7.2 and 7.4 for the information required in a note about the acquisition
of a subsidiary, and examples 7.3 and 7.4 for the information required in a note about the
disposal of a subsidiary.
Work through the following examples which deal with the stated changes in interests in
subsidiaries:
7.2 Acquisition of a subsidiary

7.3 Disposal of a subsidiary
7.4 Acquisition and disposal of a subsidiary
EXAMPLE 7.2
MENTCO LIMITED GROUP

2013 2012
R R
ASSETS
Non-current assets 1 220 400 499 400
Investment property 620 000 155 000
Goodwill 9 600 —

Total assets 1 377 260 749 250
Total equity 650 440 480 200
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 575 840 480 200
Non-controlling interests 74 600 —


Total equity and liabilities 1 377 260 749 250
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31 DECEMBER 2013
Non-
R R R R R
Balance at 1 January 2013 100 000 380 200 480 200 — 480 200
Issue of share capital 45 000 — 45 000 — 45 000
Obtaining control of subsidiary — — — 37 600 37 600
Capitalisation issue 20 000 (20 000) — — —
Dividends paid — (20 000) (20 000) (8 000) (28 000)
Balance at 31 December 2013 165 000 410 840 575 840 74 600 650 440
1. On 1 December 2013 Mentco Limited paid R400 000 to purchase a piece of land to be
held as investment property. The transaction was financed by means of a mortgage
bond.
2. Included in property, plant and equipment were the following items:
2013 2012
R R
Land and buildings 340 000 285 000
The building was not depreciated. Any purchases made were
to expand the business of the company.
Machinery 250 800 59 400
Machinery with a carrying amount of R45 000 was sold
during the current year. The accumulated depreciation of the
machinery at the date of sale was R13 000. A machine was
purchased to replace the above-mentioned machine at a cost
of R75 000 and the remaining purchases were made to
expand the operations of the company.
590 800 344 400
3. Mentco Limited acquired an 80% interest in Webco Limited on 1 January 2013.

Mentco Limited has controlled Webco Limited since this date. The fair values of the
identifiable assets and liabilities of Webco Limited on 1 January 2013 were as follows:
R
Machinery – carrying amount 154 000
Cash and cash equivalents 4 000
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4. The following items are extracted from the consolidated statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income of the Mentco Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 2013:
Dr/(Cr)
R
Revenue (340 000)
Cost of sales 146 800
Other expenses 60 000
Depreciation — machinery 14 000
Sundry expenses 46 000
Dividends received (22 500)
Interest paid 18 000
Fair value adjustment – investment property (15 000)
Gain on sale of machinery (12 500)
5. The Mentco Group owed the South African Revenue Service R27 000 on
31 December 2013 (2012: R21 000). These amounts were also included in trade and
other payables.
REQUIRED:
(a) Calculate the following amounts that will be disclosed in the
consolidated statement of cash flows of the Mentco Limited Group for
the year ended 31 December 2013:
— cash generated from operations
— income taxes paid
(b) Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows for the

Mentco Limited Group for the year ended 31 December 2013.
(c) Prepare the note to the consolidated statement of cash flows for the
acquisition of a subsidiary.
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SOLUTION 7.2
PART (a)
Cash generated from operations
R
OR R
Profit for the year (given in SOCIE) 115 640
Interest paid 18 000
Depreciation 14 000
Fair value adjustment (15 000)
Gain on sale of machinery (12 500)
Dividends received (22 500)
147 200
Trade and other payables ((89 700 – 21 000) – (63 670 – 27 000)) (32 030)
Inventories (97 800 – 55 800) 42 000
Trade and other receivables (68 500 + 30 000 – 43 060) 55 440
212 610
OR R
Revenue 340 000
Sundry expenses (46 000)
147 200
Trade and other payables (32 030)
Inventories 42 000
212 610
Income taxes paid R

Balance at beginning of year 21 000
Per statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 49 560
Adjusted for deferred tax (1 900)
Deferred tax – closing balance (6 400)
Deferred tax – opening balance 4 500
Unpaid amounts at end of year (27 000)
41 660
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CALCULATIONS

R
Sales 340 000
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables 55 440
Subsidiary acquired 30 000
395 440

R
Cash expenses (46 000)
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables (32 030)
Opening balance (89 700 – 21 000) (68 700)
Closing balance (63 670 – 27 000) 36 670
(Increase)/Decrease in inventory 42 000
(182 830)
A subsidiary acquired during the current year will increase the closing
balances of the consolidated assets and liabilities of the group. This
increase is solely due the acquisition of a controlling interest in a
subsidiary (as 100% of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are
now included in the closing balances of the group’s financial
statements) and NOT due to cash flows (inventory sold, PPE
purchased, etc). This increase in the consolidated assets and liabilities,
which is solely due to the purchase of a controlling interest in the
current year, is eliminated when determining the cash flows.
The net cash paid to acquire an investment in a subsidiary is disclosed

under investing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
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PART (b)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2013
Notes R
Cash receipts from customers (Part (a)C1) 395 440
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (Part (a)C2) (182 830)
Taxes paid (part (a)) (41 660)
Dividends paid (20 000 + 8 000) (28 000)

Proceeds on sale of machinery (C2) 57 500
Acquisition of subsidiary (C4) 1 (156 000)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (201 400)
Additions to investment property (C3) (50 000)
Additions to land and buildings (340 000 – 285 000) (55 000)
Additions to machinery (C1) (21 400)
Replacement of machinery (given) (75 000)

Long-term loans raised (C5) 81 900
Issue of shares (given in SOCIE) 45 000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(147 450 – 299 900 + 126 900) (25 550)1
1
Check: 58 000 – 83 550 = (25 550)
CALCULATIONS
C1 PURCHASE OF MACHINERY
R
Opening balance – carrying amount 59 400
Depreciation – machinery (14 000)
Carrying amount of machinery sold (45 000)
Carrying amount of machinery acquired from subsidiary 154 000
Closing balance – carrying amount (250 800)
Purchase of machinery (96 400)
Add back: Machinery purchased to maintain operations (given) 75 000
Machinery purchased to expand operations (21 400)
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C2 PROCEEDS ON SALE OF MACHINERY

R
Carrying amount 45 000
Gain on sale (given) 12 500
Proceeds on sale of machinery 57 500
C3 INVESTMENT PROPERTY
R
Closing balance – carrying amount 620 000
Fair value adjustment (15 000)
Property financed by mortgage bond (400 000)
Opening balance – carrying amount (155 000)
Purchase of investment property for cash 50 000
C4 ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY
R
188 000
Non-controlling interests (given in SOCIE or (188 000 x 20%)) (37 600)
Goodwill (given) 9 600
160 000
Cash and cash equivalents (4 000)
Consideration 156 000
C5 LONG-TERM LOANS RAISED

R
Closing balance – carrying amount (561 750 + 95 000) 656 750
Property financed by mortgage bond (400 000)
Opening balance – carrying amount (123 850 + 51 000) (174 850)
Long-term loans raised 81 900
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PART (c)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Acquistion of subsidiary
During the period, Mentco Limited acquired an 80% interest in Webco Limited. The fair
values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
R
188 000
Non-controlling interests (given in SOCIE or (188 000 x 20%)) (37 600)
Goodwill (given) 9 600
160 000
Cash and cash equivalents (4 000)
Consideration 156 000
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EXAMPLE 7.3
WATER LIMITED GROUP

2013 2012
R R
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment at fair value 150 000 120 000
Goodwill 2 000 4 300

Total assets 347 090 304 100

Total equity 306 433 271 500
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 266 683 215 000
Other components of equity (revaluation surplus) 12 203 —

Deferred tax 2 797 —
Current tax payable 16 860 5 600
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WATER LIMITED GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
R
Revenue 96 000
Gross profit 41 700
Other income (includes interest received of R2 900) 54 900
Finance costs (5 890)
Other comprehensive income
Total profit for the year attributable to:

60 280

73 028
WATER LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 2013
Non-
Revaluat control-
Share ion Retained ling Total
capital surplus earnings Total interests equity
R R R R R R
Balance at 1 January 2013 50 000 — 165 000 215 000 56 500 271 500
for the year:
Profit for the year — — 47 480 47 480 12 800 60 280
Other comprehensive income — 12 203 — 12 203 — 12 203
Disposal of subsidiary — — — — (29 550) (29 550)
Dividends paid — — (8 000) (8 000) — (8 000)
Balance at
31 December 2013 50 000 12 203 204 480 266 683 39 750 306 433
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1. On 30 June 2013 Water Limited sold its shareholding of 70% in Filter Limited and
made a profit of R52 000. Water Limited lost control of Filter Limited on 30 June 2013.
The gain of R52 000 was included in other income. The net assets and liabilities of
Filter Limited on 30 June 2013 consisted of the following:
R
Property, plant and equipment at fair value 80 000
Inventories 15 000
98 500
2. The value of the goodwill of the investment in Filter Limited was R1 900 on
30 June 2013. The company applies the partial (proportionate) goodwill method to
account for goodwill.
3. No other subsidiaries were sold or purchased during the year.
4. Property, plant and equipment only consisted of property. Property was not
depreciated and any purchases of property were made to maintain current operations.
5. The revaluation surplus arose because a property of the parent had been revalued
during the current year.
6. Except for the given information, there were no other non-cash flow items which could
influence the consolidated cash flow statement.
7. The South African normal tax rate is 28% and CGT is calculated at 66,6% thereof.
REQUIRED
(a) Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows according to the
DIRECT method for the Water Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 2013.
(b) Prepare the following note to the consolidated statement of cash flows
of the Water Limited Group for the year ended 31 December 2013:
— disposal of subsidiary
(c) Prepare the cash flows from operating activities section of the
consolidated statement of cash flows according to the INDIRECT
method for the Water Limited Group for the year ended
31 December 2013.

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PART (a)
Statement of cash flows according to the direct method
WATER LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 2013
Notes R
Interest received 2 900
Interest paid (5 890)
Tax paid ((C6) or (5 600 – 16 860 + 26 030)) (14 770)
Cash flows from investing activities 25 850

Additions to property (C7) (95 000)
Disposal of subsidiary 1 120 850
Cash flows from financing activities (7 500)

Repayment of long-term borrowings (C8) (7 500)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(40 840 + 25 850 – 7 500) 59 1901
1
Check: 93 490 – 34 300 = 59 190
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PART (b)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Disposal of subsidiary
During the year the Water Limited Group disposed of its 70% interest in Filter Limited. The
fair values of assets and liabilities on that date were as follows:
R
Inventories 15 000
Net assets disposed of 98 500
Non-controlling interests (98 500 x 30%) (29 550)
Goodwill 1 900
Gain on sale of subsidiary 52 000
Total disposal received in cash 122 850
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiary (2 000)
Net cash proceeds 120 850
Calculations
NOTE: For calculation purposes, T accounts (see below) may be used OR calculations
may be done as per example 7.1. Both methods will be accepted in
examinations.
R
Revenue (given) 96 000
Decrease in trade and other receivables (C2) 10 000
106 000
C2
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

R R
Opening balance 82 000 Disposal of subsidiary 6 000
Net decrease 10 000
(bank)(balancing)
Closing balance 66 000
82 000 82 000
The contra-account “bank” is debited (inflow).
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C3 CASH PAID TO SUPPLIERS AND EMPLOYEES:
R
Cost of sales (given) (54 300)
Other expenses (given) (4 400)
Impairment of goodwill ((C9) or (4 300 – 1 900 – 2 000)) 400
Decrease in inventories (C4) 12 900
Increase in trade and other payables (C5) 6 000
(39 400)
C4
INVENTORIES
R R
Net decrease (bank) 12 900
63 500 63 500
C5
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

R R
Disposal of subsidiary 4 500 Opening balance 7 000
Closing balance 8 500 Net increase (bank) 6 000
13 000 13 000
C6
TAXES PAID
R R
Taxes paid (bank) 14 770 Opening balance 5 600
Closing balance 16 860 P/L 26 030
31 630 31 630
C7
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

R R
Revaluation (12 203 + 15 000
2 797)
Additions (bank)balancing 95 000 Closing balance 150 000
230 000 230 000
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C8
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
R R
Bank (net decrease) 7 500 Opening balance 20 000
Closing balance (15 000 + 5 000)
(10 000 + 2 500) 12 500
20 000 20 000
C9
GOODWILL
R R
Opening balance 4 300 Impairment of goodwill 400
Goodwill realised 1 900
4 300 4 300
PART (c)
INDIRECT METHOD
WATER LIMITED GROUP

31 DECEMBER 2013
R
Adjusted for:
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (52 000)
Investment income (2 900)
Impairment of goodwill (part (b) C9) 400
Finance costs 5 890
Net changes in working capital 28 900
Decrease in inventories (part (b) C4) 12 900
Decrease in trade and other receivables ((part b) C2) 10 000
Increase in trade and other payables (part (b) C5) 6 000
Interest received 2 900
Interest paid (5 890)
Taxes paid (part (b) C6) or (5 600 – 16 860 + 26 030)) (14 770)
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EXAMPLE 7.4
DIET LIMITED GROUP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
2013 2012
R R
ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment at fair value 109 694 93 940
Goodwill 3 800 —

Total assets 127 844 110 750

Total equity 98 164 86 500


South African Revenue Service 3 550 11 000
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DIET LIMITED GROUP

INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
R
Revenue 87 000
Gross profit 52 000
Other income 2 263
20 067
DIET LIMITED GROUP

30 JUNE 2013
Non-
capital earnings Total interests Equity
R R R R R
Balance at 1 July 2012 40 000 36 000 76 000 10 500 86 500
year:
Dividends paid — (6 000) (6 000) (1 700) (7 700)
Acquisition of subsidiary — — — 1 800 1 800
Disposal of subsidiary — — — (2 503) (2 503)
Balance at 30 June 2013 40 000 47 567 87 567 10 597 98 164
1. The following items were included in the calculation of profit before tax:
R
Gain on disposal of interest in subsidiary (Weight Limited) 1 493
Interest received 770
Depreciation 12 000
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2. On 1 July 20.5 Diet Limited acquired control of Weight Limited with the acquisition of a
75% interest in the issued share capital of Weight Limited. On that date the owners'
interest of Weight Limited was as follows:
R
3. On 28 February 2013 Diet Limited sold its entire interest in Weight Limited for R9 000.
Diet Limited lost control of Weight Limited on this date. The fair values of assets and
liabilities of Weight Limited on 28 February 2013 were as follows:
R
Inventories 10 200
Trade and other payables 990
Cash and cash equivalents 800
4. On 1 September 2012 Diet Limited acquired 14 000 ordinary shares in Atkins Limited
for R8 000. On that date the owners' interest of Atkins Limited was as follows:
R
The fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of
Atkins Limited on 1 September 2012 were as follows:
R
5. Trade and other receivables include prepaid expenses of R600 for the current year
(2012: R350).
6. Property, plant and equipment were purchased to expand operations.
7. The goodwill of Atkins Limited was not considered to be impaired at year-end.
8. The South African normal tax rate is 28%.
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REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows for the Diet Limited
Group for the year ended 30 June 2013 using the DIRECT METHOD.
(b) Prepare the following notes to the consolidated statement of cash

flows of the Diet Limited Group for the year ended 30 June 2013:
― acquisition of subsidiary
― disposal of subsidiary

SOLUTION 7.4
PART (a)
DIET LIMITED GROUP
30 JUNE 2013
Notes R
Net cash from operating activities 43 950
Interest received 770
Taxes paid (C3) (12 866)
Dividends paid to owners of the parent (given) (6 000)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (given) (1 700)

Additions to property, plant and equipment (C4) (24 654)
Acquisition of subsidiary 1 (8 000)
Proceeds on sale of subsidiary 2 8 200
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (24 154 – 24 454) (300)1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4 000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 3 700
1
Check: 3 700 – 4 000 = (300)
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PART (b)
DIET LIMITED GROUP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
1. Acquisition of subsidiary
During the period Diet Limited acquired a 70% interest in Atkins Limited. The fair values of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
R
6 000
Goodwill 3 800
Cash paid to obtain control, net of cash acquired 8 000
2. Disposal of subsidiary
During the period Diet Limited disposed of its entire interest in Weight Limited. The fair
values of the assets and liabilities at the date of sale were as follows:
R
Inventories 10 200
Trade and other payables (990)
Cash and cash equivalents 800
Total net asset value 10 010
Gain on disposal of shares 1 493
Total consideration received (proceeds from sale of shares) 9 000
Cash and cash equivalents (800)
Net cash proceeds 8 200
CALCULATIONS

R
Revenue 87 000
Trade and other receivables: 2 450
— Opening balance (3 800 – 350) 3 450
— Closing balance (4 500 – 600) (3 900)
— Subsidiary acquired 2 900
89 450
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R
Cost of sales 35 000
Increase in prepaid expenses (600 – 350) 250
Inventories 7 340
— Opening balance (9 010)
— Closing balance 6 150
— Subsidiary sold 10 200
— Opening balance 9 700
— Closing balance (19 800)
— Subsidiary sold (990)
Other expenses paid in cash 26 000
Non-cash item – depreciation (12 000)
45 500
C3 TAXES PAID
R
South African Revenue Service – Opening balance (11 000)
South African Revenue Service – Closing balance 3 550
Tax per statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (8 196)
Deferred tax – opening balance (3 550)
Deferred tax – closing balance 6 330
12 866
C4 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

R
Depreciation – current year (12 000)
Subsidiary acquired 3 100
24 654
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7.4 SUNDRY ASPECTS
STUDY
7.4.1 Investments in associates

Where an associate is equity accounted in the consolidated financial statements of the
group, any profits received in cash by the investor will be reflected as dividends received in
the statement of cash flows. Because the accumulated equity profits of the associate in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income do not represent a flow of cash, they are
excluded from the consolidated statement of cash flows. Loans made to or by the
associate during the financial year will be reflected in the statement of cash flows and
classified as either investing or financing activities.
An investment made during the year in an associate should be disclosed as cash flow from
an investing activity. An additional investment in an existing associate (provided that there
is no change in status, for example the associate does not become a subsidiary) will also
be disclosed as an investing activity.
Work through example 7.5 where the investor has an investment in an associate.
EXAMPLE 7.5
NORTH LIMITED GROUP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2012
2012 2011
R R
ASSETS
Investment in associate – at carrying amount 38 850 18 000
Loan to associate 18 000 —
Investment in equity instrument 20 000 60 000
Total assets 548 950 341 700
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2012 2011
R R
Total equity 268 300 135 000


NORTH LIMITED GROUP

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2012
R
Revenue 185 500
Gross profit 97 500
Other income 12 180
Finance costs (990)
Share of profit of associate 22 650
NORTH LIMITED GROUP

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2012
Share Retained
capital earnings Total
R R R
Balance at 1 March 2011 55 000 80 000 135 000
Issue of share 65 000 — 65 000
Profit for the year — 73 300 73 300
Dividends paid — (5 000) (5 000)
Balance at 28 February 2012 120 000 148 300 268 300
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1. North Limited acquired an investment in an associate, West Limited, on 1 January
2011. North Limited granted a loan to West Limited on 1 July 2011. West Limited
made repayments of R17 000 on the loan.
2. Property, plant and equipment consisted of land and machinery and the details were
as follows:
Accumulated Carrying
Cost depreciation amount
R R R
Balance at 28 February 2012
Land 160 000 — 160 000
Machinery 391 500 175 000 216 500
Balance at 28 February 2011 376 500
Land 54 000 — 54 000
Machinery 365 500 210 500 155 000
209 000
3. Land at a cost of R54 000 was sold during the year. Land is not depreciated. A larger
stand was purchased to expand operations.
4. Machinery with a cost of R114 000 was purchased and available for use on 1 July
2011. On the same date this machine replaced a machine that had a carrying amount
of R22 000. The machine that was replaced was 5 years old.
5. Machinery is depreciated at 15% per annum on the straight-line basis. The

depreciation on machinery other than the depreciation on the machines acquired and
sold amounted to R14 700.
6. Other income included a gain on the sale of land of R5 000. A gain was also made on
the sale of the machine. The group did not receive other investment income other than
the dividend from its associate, West Limited.
7. The finance costs related to interest charged on an overdraft bank balance for a period
during the current year.
8. The South African normal tax rate is 28%.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows for the North Limited
Group for the year ended 28 February 2012 using the direct method.

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SOLUTION 7.5
NORTH LIMITED GROUP

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2012
R
Investment Income (C4) 1 800
Interest paid (990)
Taxes paid (C3) (20 240)

Disposal of investment in equity instruments (60 000 – 20 000) 40 000
Acquisition of machine to maintain operations (given) (114 000)
Proceeds from sale of machine ((22 000 + 7 180 (12 180 – 5 000)) 29 180
Additions to property to expand operations (160 000 – 54 000 + 54 000) (160 000)
Proceeds from sale of land (54 000 + 5 000) 59 000

Advances received on long-term borrowings (C6) 102 100
Issue of shares (120 000 – 55 000) 65 000
Repayment of loan by associate (C7) (given) 17 000
Advances to associate (C7) (35 000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (33 720 – 145 820 + 149 100) 37 0001
1
Check: 48 000 – 11 000 = 37 000
CALCULATIONS

R
Revenue (given) 185 500
Decrease in trade and other receivables (18 100 – 23 400) 5 300
190 800
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R
Cost of sales (given) (88 000)
Other expenses (given) (42 000)
Increase in inventories (24 000 - 19 000) (5 000)
Decrease in trade and other payables (78 250 - 106 400) (28 150)
Depreciation (C5) 30 500
(132 650)
C3
TAXES PAID
R R
Deferred tax opening balance 1 300 P/L 16 040
Taxes paid 20 240 Deferred tax – closing 5 500
balance
21 540 21 540
C4
DIVIDEND RECEIVED FROM ASSOCIATE

R R
Opening balance 18 000 Dividend received 1 800
(balancing amount)
P/L 22 650 Closing balance 38 850
40 650 40 650
C5 DEPRECIATION
R
8
Depreciation for machine purchased ((114 000 x 15% x /12 (1/7/2011– 11 400
28/2/2012))
Depreciation for machine sold ((88 000 x 15% x 4/12 (1/3/2011–30/6/2011)) 4 400
= 100 – 75 (15% x 5 years)
= 25
= 22 000/0,25
Cost = 88 000
Depreciation for other machinery – given 14 700
30 500
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C6
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
R R
(90 000 + 10 300)
Closing balance 202 400 Loan advanced 102 100
(160 000 + 42 400)
202 400 202 400
C7
LOAN TO ASSOCIATE
R R
Opening balance — Repayments (given) 17 000
Loan advanced 35 000 Closing balance 18 000
35 000 35 000

After having studied this learning unit you should be able to do the following:
• prepare a consolidated statement of cash flows using the direct and

indirect methods
• prepare a consolidated statement of cash flows when a parent
purchases a subsidiary in the current year
• prepare a consolidated statement of cash flows when a parent sells
a subsidiary in the current year
holds shares in an associate
invests in a jointly controlled entity
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Module Online MO 001/4/2016

Department of Financial Accounting

2 CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................................................... 2

3 OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE ................................................................................................... 3

4 LEARNING UNIT 1: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS ..................................................................... 7

5 LEARNING UNIT 2: CONSOLIDATIONS AFTER DATE OF ACQUISITION............................. 46

6 LEARNING UNIT 3: COMPLEX GROUPS ................................................................................ 89

7 LEARNING UNIT 4: ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28) ............135

8 LEARNING UNIT 5: ACCOUNTING FOR INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS .............150

9 LEARNING UNIT 6: CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP ....................................................................165

10 LEARNING UNIT 7: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IAS 7) .................206

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A. PURPOSE OF YOUR STUDY

An analysis of the action verbs contained in a question enables you to

• plan the answer systematically and organise your thoughts systematically

Account for Record

C. MASTERY OF THE STUDY MATERIAL

D. PRESCRIBED BOOK AND CALCULATORS

In the learning units this work is referred to as Group statements.

E. REVISION OF STUDY MATERIAL OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR

F. ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE STUDY MATERIAL

SP/LOCI Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Group Financial Reporting

OVERVIEW OF THE LEARNING UNIT

IFRS 10 — Consolidated Financial Statements deals with the consolidation

IFRS 12 — Disclosure of Interest in Other Entities relates to the disclosure

IAS 27 — Separate Financial Statements applies when an entity prepares separate

IAS 28 — Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures prescribes the accounting

1.1.2 Topics covered in second-year accounting (FAC2602)

THE CONTENT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CHAPTERS IS "ASSUMED

The objective of consolidated financial statements or group statements is to provide

It is important to note that an investor (parent) may control an investee (subsidiary)

• power over the investee

P Ltd has control over S Ltd and S Ltd is a subsidiary of P Ltd.

P Ltd has control over S Ltd and S Ltd is a subsidiary of P Ltd.

1.1.3.2 Presentation of consolidated financial statements as required

Once an investment ceases to fall within the definition of a subsidiary, it should be

1.1.3.3 Accounting for investments

Degree of influence Applicable to Accounting method

In order to determine the degree of influence, it is necessary to understand the definitions

The following is a synopsis of the accounting methods available:

Simple share investments

1.1.3.4 Separate financial statements

Separate financial statements are those presented in addition to consolidated financial

Does the company have YES Subsidiary =

IFRS 3 — Business Combinations

1.2.1 Definitions (IFRS 3 – appendix A and IFRS 10)

Acquiree The business or businesses which the acquirer obtains control of

• exposure (or rights) to variable returns through its

1.2.2 Objective (IFRS 3.1)

1.2.3 Scope (IFRS 3.2)