amalgamation problem?

Bonita (trainee) (218 Points)

19 August 2009  

I have this query from the chapter amalgamation from study module unsolved question PCC

balance sheet of X ltd. taken over by Y ltd.

liabilities                                                                          assets

share capital(100) 40000                                           goodwill 80000

general reserve 80000                                                L&B 110000

p&l 38000                                                                     P&M 250000

Workmen compensation (liabilty 8000) 15000    stock&debtor 140000 

 Fire Insuran ce fund 60000                                    underwriting commision 10000 

 creditors 70000                                                        prepaid expense 5000 

 provision for tax 50000                                           cash 118000 

 TOTAL 713000                                                           Total 713000

calculate PC in each case

1) all assets except cash are taken over at values stated in the balance sheet ; and liabilties except that for taxation are assumed

2) each shareholder is paid 20 in cash and issued 100 each, valued at 120 for every 5 shares held; all assets and liabilities taken over

3) each share in the X co. is valued @ 150, PC to be discharged in form of shares in Y co @ 200 per share(entries being made at par value @ 100)

Also show p/l on realisation in each of the above case , assuming that liability for taxation in each case is 55000 and expenses of liquidation are 15000

answer: PC profit /loss on realisation

1) 507000 loss 15000

2)656000 profit 61000

3) 300000 loss 295000

Also what will be the value placed on goodwill by Y ltd, in each of the above case assuming L&B valued at 150000 and P&M 230000 Answer: 1) 60000 2) capital reserve 220000 pls provide help in this regard I am unable to get these answers.