On 1 July 2014 Padma Ltd acquires 25 per cent of the issued capital of Jamuna Ltd for a cash consideration of $360000.At the date of acquisition, the shareholders’ equity of Jamuna Ltd is:

 

Share capital $450,000
Retained earnings $300,000
Total shareholders’ equity 750000

 

Additional information

  • On the date of acquisition, buildings have a carrying amount in the accounts of Jamuna Ltd of $240000 and a market value of $300000. The buildings have an estimated useful life of 10 years after 1 July 2014.
  • For the year ending 30 June 2015 Jamuna Ltd records an after-tax profit of $90000, from which it pays a dividend of $30000.
  • For the year ending 30 June 2016 Jamuna Ltd records an after-tax profit of $300000, from which it pays a dividend of$150000.
  • Assume a tax rate of 30% is assumed Required Apply equity method of accounting to:

Required

Apply equity method of accounting to:

(a)Calculate the amount of goodwill at the date of acquisition

(b)Prepare the journal entries for the year ending 30 June 2015

(c)Prepare the journal entries for the year ending 30 June 2016

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