A Ltd acquires 90% equity in B Ltd. Given below is the Balance Sheet of...

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A Ltd acquires 90% equity in B Ltd. Given below is the Balance Sheet of the two companies for the calendar year 2020. The Trade Payables of B Ltd includes an amount of Rs 5,000 owed to A Ltd.

Assets

A Ltd

B Ltd

A. Non Current Assets

Fixed Assets

186,000

67,500

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

22,500

7,500

Net Fixed Assets

163,500

60,000

Investment in B Ltd

54,000

Net Non Current Assets

217,500

60,000

B. Current Assets

Sundry Debtors

30,625

10,938

Other Current Assets

65,625

17,325

Total Current Assets

96,250

28,263

C. Total Assets

313,750

88,263

Liabilities

A. Equity Funds

Equity Share Capital

140,000

40,000

Reserves and Surpluses

100,250

16,500

Total Equity Funds

240,250

56,500

B. Current Liabilities

Trade Payable

29,750

21,700

Other current liabilities

43,750

10,063

Total Current Liabilities

73,500

31,763

C. Total Liabilities

313,750

88,263

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You are required to:

a. Calculate Goodwill, if any (3 Marks)

b. Minority Interest (3 Marks )

c. And prepare the consolidated Balance Sheet incorporating Goodwill & Minority Interest as on 31st Dec 2020. (9 Marks)

Show your calculations clearly

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