Analysis of profit problem-consolidated financial statements

Prachi Srivastava (Finance) (368 Points)

11 December 2014  

Hi All,

I have attached a problem, please help in solving "Analysis of Profits" part of the solution.

Date of Acquisition is 1-Jan-03.Interim dividend(Rs.4000) was paid on 30 Nov 2002. Please let me know if this will be accounted as pre-acquisition dividend and reduced from opening balance of P&L Account(Rs.12,000). If not, then why not.

Regards,

Prachi.