Mokwena Limited acquired 48% investment in Masibi Limited at R100 000. At the date of acquisition, which is 31 March2016, Masibi Limited’s statement of financial position showed the following balances: Non-current assets R692 000 Current assets R44 000 Non-current liabilities R268 000 Current liabilities R218 000 Mokwena Limited applies equity accounting for all its investments in associates and joint ventures. The financial year-endfor Mokwena Limited is on 31 March of each year. What is Mokwena Limited’s share of the net assets in Masibi Limited? Select one: a. R250 000 b. R353 280 c. R120 000 d. R100 000

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Mokwena Limited acquired 48% investment in Masibi Limited at R100 000. At the date of acquisition, which is 31 March2016, Masibi Limited’s statement of financial position showed the following balances:
Non-current assets R692 000
Current assets R44 000
Non-current liabilities R268 000
Current liabilities R218 000
Mokwena Limited applies equity accounting for all its investments in associates and joint ventures. The financial year-endfor Mokwena Limited is on 31 March of each year.
What is Mokwena Limited’s share of the net assets in Masibi Limited?
Select one:
a.
R250 000
b.
R353 280
c.
R120 000
d.
R100 000 

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CONSOLIDATION

Financial consolidation is the process of combining financial data from several departments or business entities within an organization, usually for reporting purposes.  

When one Enterprises takes over or Invest in Other enterprises then Consolidated takes place. 

Net Assets investment is Computed :— 

Net Worth * % investment in other Enterprises 

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