Sun Limited has acquired 40% share in Moon Ltd. for 5,00,000 on 01.07.2024. Moon Ltd. is holding 40% stake in Star Limited. Now, Sun limited can…

CA Intermediate · Advanced Accounting · MTP · January 2026
Sun Limited has acquired 40% share in Moon Ltd. for 5,00,000 on 01.07.2024. Moon Ltd. is holding 40% stake in Star Limited. Now, Sun limited can exercise significant influence on Moon Limited. Moon limited declared dividend of 80,000 for the Financial Year 2023-24 on 15.09.2024. For the year 2024-25, Moon Ltd. earned profit of 4,00,000 and declared dividend for 90,000 on 15.09.2025. Answer the following questions based on above:
(A) Star Ltd. is associate of Sun Ltd.
(B) Moon Ltd. and Star Ltd. both are associates of Sun Ltd.
(C) Moon Ltd. is an associate of Sun Ltd.
(D) Sun Ltd. is Parent of both Moon Ltd. and Star Ltd.

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

Moon Ltd. is an associate of Sun Ltd.

Topics: AS 21, AS 2, AS 13

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