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Statements of financial position for YZ, BC and DE at 31 March 20X2 include the following balances:
YZ purchased 90% of BC’s equity shares for $508,000 on 1 January 20X2. On 1 January 20X2 BC’s retained earnings were $183,000. YZ uses the proportion of net assets method to value non-controlling interest at acquisition.
YZ purchased 30% of DE’s equity shares on 1 April 20X1 for $112,000. DE’s retained earnings at 1 April 20X1 were $88,000.
On 1 February 20X2 YZ sold goods to BC for $28,000 at a mark up of 25% on cost. All the goods were still in BC’s inventory at 31 March 20X2.
Calculate the amount of the non-controlling interest to be included in YZ’s consolidated statement of financial position at 31 March 20X2.
Give your answer to the nearest whole $.
Answer: $47900
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