Giant Ltd acquired 80 percent share capital of Expert Ltd. On 1 July 2018 for a cost of $1,600,000. As at the date of acquisition, all assets and liabilities of Expert Ltd were fairly valued except land that has a carrying value of $150,000 less than the fair value. The recorded balance of equity of Expert Ltd as at 1 July 2018 were as: Share capital $800,000 Retained earnings $200,000 General Reserve $400,000 Total $1,400,000 Additional information:  The management of Giant Ltd values non-controlling interest at the proportionate share of Expert Ltd identifiable net assets.  Expert Ltd has a profit after tax of $200,000 for the year ended 30 June 2019.  During the financial year to 30 June 2019, Expert Ltd sold inventory to Giant Ltd for a price of $120,000. The inventory costs Expert Ltd $60,000 to produce. 25 percent of the inventory is still on the hand of Giant Ltd as of 30 June 2019.  During the year Expert Ltd paid $60,000 in consultancy fees to Giant Ltd.  On 1 July 2018, Expert Ltd sold an item of plant to Giant Ltd $80000. The equipment had a carrying value of $60,000 (Cost $100,000, accumulated depreciation $40,000). At the date of sale, it was expected that the equipment had a remaining life of 4 years and no residual value.  The tax rate is 30 percent. Required: a) Based on the above information, calculate the non-controlling interest as of 30 June 2019.  b) Prepare the necessary journal entries to recognize the non-controlling interest as of 30 June 2019.

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Giant Ltd acquired 80 percent share capital of Expert Ltd. On 1 July 2018 for a cost of $1,600,000. As
at the date of acquisition, all assets and liabilities of Expert Ltd were fairly valued except land that
has a carrying value of $150,000 less than the fair value. The recorded balance of equity of Expert Ltd as
at 1 July 2018 were as:
Share capital $800,000
Retained earnings $200,000
General Reserve $400,000
Total $1,400,000
Additional information:
 The management of Giant Ltd values non-controlling interest at the proportionate share of Expert
Ltd identifiable net assets.
 Expert Ltd has a profit after tax of $200,000 for the year ended 30 June 2019.
 During the financial year to 30 June 2019, Expert Ltd sold inventory to Giant Ltd for a price of
$120,000. The inventory costs Expert Ltd $60,000 to produce. 25 percent of the inventory is still
on the hand of Giant Ltd as of 30 June 2019.
 During the year Expert Ltd paid $60,000 in consultancy fees to Giant Ltd.
 On 1 July 2018, Expert Ltd sold an item of plant to Giant Ltd $80000. The equipment had a carrying
value of $60,000 (Cost $100,000, accumulated depreciation $40,000). At the date of sale, it was
expected that the equipment had a remaining life of 4 years and no residual value.
 The tax rate is 30 percent.
Required:
a) Based on the above information, calculate the non-controlling interest as of 30 June 2019. 
b) Prepare the necessary journal entries to recognize the non-controlling interest as of 30 June 2019.

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