1 February 2011 PETA acquired 35% of the equity shares of AVO, its only associate, for $20,000,000 in cash. The post-tax profit of AVO for the year to 30 September 2011 was $6,000,000. Profits accrued evenly throughout the year. AVO made a dividend payment of $2,000,000 on 1 September 2011. At 30 September 2011, PETA decided that an impairment loss of $1,000,000 should be recognised on its investment in AVO. In PETA's separate financial statement, PETA did not recognize any impairment loss related to its investment in AVO. What amount will be shown as 'investment in associate' in the statement of financial position of PETA as at 30 September 2011? PLEASE EXPLAIN THE ANSWER. A) $20,350,000 B) $21,050,000 C) $21,750,000 D) $19,700,000
On 1 February 2011 PETA acquired 35% of the equity shares of AVO, its only associate, for $20,000,000 in cash. The post-tax profit of AVO for the year to 30 September 2011 was $6,000,000. Profits accrued evenly throughout the year. AVO made a dividend payment of $2,000,000 on 1 September 2011. At 30 September 2011, PETA decided that an impairment loss of $1,000,000 should be recognised on its investment in AVO.
In PETA's separate financial statement, PETA did not recognize any impairment loss related to its investment in AVO. What amount will be shown as 'investment in associate' in the statement of financial position of PETA as at 30 September 2011? PLEASE EXPLAIN THE ANSWER.
A) $20,350,000
B) $21,050,000
C) $21,750,000
D) $19,700,000
E) None of the above
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