Nina acquired a 75% controlling interest in Pinta in two stages. 1) In 2012, Nina acquired 15% equity interest for cash consideration of $10,000. Nina classified the interest as available for- sale under IAS 39. From 2012 to the end of 2014, Nina reported fair value increases of $2,000 in other comprehensive income (OCI) 2) On January 2014, Nina acquired a further 60% equity for a cash consideration of $60,000. Nina identified net assets of Pinta with a fair value of $80,000. Nina elected to measure non-controlling interest at their share of net assets. On the date of the acquisition, the previously-held 15% interest had a fair value of $12,500.  Calculate the cost of investment that will be used in computing goodwill Select one: $60,000 $10,000 $80,000 $70,000

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08) Nina acquired a 75% controlling interest in Pinta in two stages.

1) In 2012, Nina acquired 15% equity interest for cash consideration of $10,000. Nina classified the interest as available for- sale under IAS 39. From 2012 to the end of 2014, Nina reported fair value increases of $2,000 in other comprehensive income (OCI)

2) On January 2014, Nina acquired a further 60% equity for a cash consideration of $60,000. Nina identified net assets of Pinta with a fair value of $80,000. Nina elected to measure non-controlling interest at their share of net assets. On the date of the acquisition, the previously-held 15% interest had a fair value of $12,500.

 Calculate the cost of investment that will be used in computing goodwill

Select one:

  1. $60,000
  2. $10,000
  3. $80,000
  4. $70,000

09) Refer to question 8 above. Calculate the gain arising that will be recognize in the income statement.

Select one: 

a. $2,500

b. $2,000

c. $500

d. None of the above 

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