18 November 2014
X Ltd. acquired 12000 equity shares out of 20000 shares of rs. 10 each of Y Ltd. at 180000rs. Y Ltd. paid dividend at 10% out of its pre-acquisition profit. Net value of subsidiary co. on the date of acquisition was 250000rs. The goodwill or capital reserve will be?
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18 November 2014
Net value of Subsidiary is Rs.250,000 Deduct Proposed Dividend from that So adjusted net value is Rs.230,000 i.e.Rs.11.50 per share X ltd acquired the share for Rs.15 each Goodwill = 12,000 shares X 3.50 = Rs.42,000