ACT305 – Small Ltd bought a 30% interest in a joint venture, Fry Ltd.
Q1. Small Ltd bought a 30% interest in a joint venture, Fry Ltd, for $50 000, on 1 July 2017. The equity of Fry Ltd at the acquisition date was: Share Capital $ 30,000 Retained Earnings $ 120,000 All the identifiable assets and liabilities of Fry Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values. Profits and dividends for the years ended 30 June 2018 to 2020 were as follows: Profit before tax Income tax expense Dividends Paid 2018 $80,000 $30,000 $80,000 2019 $70,000 $25,000 $15,000 2020 $60,000 $20,000 $10,000 REQUIRED (a)Prepare journal entries in the records of Small Ltd for each of the years ended 30 June 2018 to 2020 in relation to its investment in Fry…
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