Critically discuss the pre and post-acquisition reserves of a subsidiary and the accounting treatment in the consolidation process. Provide a numerical example to reinforce your discussion.

Briefly explain the term of ‘biological asset’ and discuss when a biological asset is recognised in the financial statements under the MFRS 141.

Which of the following features of an asset closely links its definition to the science of Economics? An asset is controlled by an entity An asset can provide future benefits to an entity An asset can command a price An asset is exclusively owned by an entity А. В. С. D.

Consolidated Balance Sheet Working Paper, Identifiable Intangibles International Auto (IA) acquires all of the stock of Genuine Parts (GP) and reports the acquisition as a stock investment on its own books. The acquisition involves the following payments. All amounts are in thousands. Cash paid to GP shareholders $10,000 2,400 Cash paid to consultants and lawyers Fair value of new IA stock issued, 1,000 shares, $4 par 72,000 1,800 500 Stock registration fees, paid in cash Fair value of earnings contingency The earnings contingency, if paid, will occur three years subsequent to the acquisition. The balance sheet accounts of GP and IA, just prior to the acquisition, are as follows: International Auto (in thousands) Current assets Fixed assets, net Trademarks Current liabilities Long-term liabilities Common stock, par value Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Treasury stock Total Book Value Dr (Cr) $60,000 840,000 178,000 (50,000) (700,000)…