Gamma Ltd. acquired 24,000 equity shares of 10 each, in Beta Ltd. on October 1, 2023 for 4,60,200. The profit and loss account of Beta Ltd. showed a…

CA Intermediate · Advanced Accounting · MTP · May 2024
Gamma Ltd. acquired 24,000 equity shares of 10 each, in Beta Ltd. on October 1, 2023 for 4,60,200. The profit and loss account of Beta Ltd. showed a balance of 15,000 on April 1,2023. The plant and machinery of Beta Ltd. which stood in the books at 2,25,000 on April 1,2023 was considered worth - 2,70,000 on the date of acquisition. The information of the two companies as at 31-3-2024 was as follows: Gamma Ltd. (₹) Beta Ltd. (₹) Shares capital (fully paid equity shares of 10 each) 7,50,000 3,00,000 General reserve 3,60,000 1,50,000 Profit and loss account 85,800 1,23,000 Current Liabilities 2,54,700 49,500 Land and building 2,70,000 2,85,000 Plant and machinery 3,60,000 2,02,500 Investments 4,60,200 Current assets 3,60,300 1,35,000 You are required to compute impact of revaluation of Plant and Machinery.

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Impact of Revaluation of Plant and Machinery will be as - Particulars ₹ Book value of Plant and Machinery as on 01-04-2023 2,25,000 Depreciation Rate = 22,500/2,25000 x100 10% Book value of Plant and Machinery as on 01-10-2023 after six months depreciation @10% (2,25,000-11,250) 2,13,750 Revalued at 2,70,000 Revaluation profit (2,70,000-2,13,750) 56,250 Share of Gamma Limited in Revaluation Profit (80%) 45,000 Share of Minority in Revaluation profit (20%) 11,250 Additional Depreciation on appreciated value to be charged from post-acquisition profits (10% of 22,5,000 for 6 months) + (10% of 2,70,000 for 6 months) less - 22500 (as already charged) 2,250 Share of Gamma Limited in additional depreciation that will reduce its share (80%) in post-acquisition profit by 1,800 Share of Minority Interest in additional depreciation 450 Working note: Percentage of holding: No. of Shares Percentage Holding Co. 24,000 (80%) Minority shareholders : 6,000 (20%) TOTAL SHARES 30,000

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