H Ltd. acquires 70% of the equity shares of S Ltd. on 1-1-2022. On that date, the paid up capital of S Ltd. was 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each; the accumulated reserve balance was ₹ 20,00,000. Assets of S Ltd. were

CS Executive · Corporate and Management Accounting · PYQS · June 2023
H Ltd. acquires 70% of the equity shares of S Ltd. on 1-1-2022. On that date, the paid up capital of S Ltd. was 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each; the accumulated reserve balance was ₹ 20,00,000. Assets of S Ltd. were revalued on 1-1-2022 and a revaluation profit of ₹ 14,00,000 was calculated. H Ltd. paid ₹ 40,00,000 to purchase the said interest. Which of the following is correct in relation to the cost of control of the group consolidated financial statement?
(A) Capital Reserve ₹ 80,000
(B) Goodwill ₹ 80,000
(C) Capital Reserve ₹ 18,80,000
(D) Goodwill ₹ 18,80,000

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

Official answer key: (C).

Topics: Corporate Accounting

Open in Interactive Practice Hub · Full Practice Hub · Chapter Weightage · More in this subject

Related Questions in this Topic