On 1 July 2019 Debbie Ltd Acquired a 100% Interest

question 19

Multiple Choice

On 1 July 2019 Debbie Ltd acquired a 100% interest in Stefan Ltd. At that date Stefan Ltd had goodwill of $6 000 recorded in its statement of financial position as a result of a previous business combination. The total goodwill arising on Debbie's acquisition of Stefan was $16 000. The goodwill to be recognised on consolidation as a result of Debbie's acquisition of Stefan is:

• A) nil.
• B) $6 000.
• C) $7 000.
• D) $10 000.

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Definitions:

Bankers' Acceptances

Short-term debt instruments issued by a company that is guaranteed by a commercial bank, commonly used in international trade.

Brokers' Calls

The interest rate charged by banks on loans extended to brokerage firms for the purpose of funding clients' margin accounts.

Residual Claimant

An individual or entity entitled to a share of a company's assets only after all debts and other obligations have been met in the event of liquidation.

Unlimited Liability

A legal structure wherein the business owners are personally responsible for all the debts and liabilities of the business.