CIMA F2 Advanced Financial Reporting F2 Question # 73 Topic 8 Discussion

CIMA F2 Advanced Financial Reporting F2 Question # 73 Topic 8 Discussion

F2 Exam Topic 8 Question 73 Discussion:
Question #: 73
Topic #: 8

LM acquired 80% of the equity shares of ST when ST's retained earnings were $50 million.  The fair value of the net assets of ST included a contingent liability with a fair value of $100 million at the date of acquisition and a fair value of $40 million at 31 December 20X6. No other fair value adjustments were required at the date of acquisition.

LM and ST had retained earnings of $200 million and $80 million respectively at 31 December 20X6. 

The consolidated retained earnings of LM at 31 December 20X6 were:


A.

$164 million


B.

$176 million


C.

$272 million


D.

$284 million


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