All of the statements are false except statement (iii).
At 31 March 2015, the deferred consideration of $12,650 would need to be discounted by 10% for one year to $11,500 (effectively deferring a finance cost of $1,150). The total amount credited to profit or loss would be $24,150 (12,650 + 11,500).
Statement (ii) is wrong as it reflects the common misconception that the shadow price is the maximum price which should be paid, rather than the maximum extra over the current purchase price.
Statement (iii) is wrong but could be thought to be correct if (ii) was wrongly assumed to be correct.
1 If certain criteria are met, research expenditure must be recognised as an intangible asset. 2 Goodwill may not be revalued upwards. 3 Internally generated goodwill should not be capitalised.
Beta submitted a statement to Alpha as at the same date showing a balance due of $5,200. Which of the following could account fully for the difference?
guaranteed that R’s profit share would not be less than $25,000 for the six months to 31 December 2004. The profitsharing arrangements after R’s admission were P 50%, Q 30%, R 20%. The profit for the year ended 31 December 2004 is $240,000, accruing evenly over the year. What should P’s final profit share be for the year ended 31 December 2004?
Where there is a significant change in ownership of the company, ISA 210 Agreeing the Terms of Audit Engagements recommends that a new audit engagement letter is sent to avoid misunderstandings.