Reference no: EM13497151

Part A

Length: 1500 words maximum

Research assignment:

The accounting standards refer to the preferred method of asset and liability valuation as 'fair value'. A review of published financial statements indicates that 'historic cost' is much more commonly used. Why do you think this is so? What is your recommendation?

Explain your answer by reference to the advantages and disadvantages of the several methods of valuation available to statement preparers.

Hint: Check the IASB website for information on the latest developmentsand issues on the conceptual framework.

Assessment criteria

1500 words max.	Excellent (HD)	Very Good (D)	Good (C)	Satisfactory (P)	Unsatisfactory (F)
1. Introduction (10)
2. Body/Discussion (25) Critical evaluation of topic
3. Conclusion (15)
4. Examples (10)
6. Referencing, citations (10)
7. Evidence of reading, quality and quantity (10)
8. English expression, coherence, grammar and spelling. Logical flow of ideas (10)

90/6=15%

Part B

Ogre Ltd acquires all the shares of Elf Ltd on 1 July 2011. The financial statements for Ogre and Elf at 30 June 2012 are provided below.

Reconciliation of opening and closing retained earnings

Ogre Ltd Elf Ltd

($000) ($000)

Sales revenue 2000 610

Cost of goods sold (800) (240)

Other expenses (300) (70)

Profit 900 300

Retained earnings opening balance 1100 500

Retained earnings closing balance 2000 800

Statements of financial position

Shareholders equity

Retained earnings 2000 800

Share capital 1100 350

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable 700 150

Non-current liabilities

Loans 1100 700

4900 2000

Current assets

Cash 150 200

Accounts receivable 450 250

Non-current assets

Land 1200 750

Plant 2600 1000

Less accumulated depreciation (600) (200)

2000 800

Investment in Elf Ltd 1100

4900 2000

Additional Information

• Ogre acquired Elf on 1 July 2011 for $1.1 million in cash.
• The directors of Ogre consider that in the year to 30 June 2012 the value of goodwill had been impaired by an amount of $20,000.
• There are no intra-group transactions
• The tax rate is 30%
• On the date at which Ogre Ltd acquires Elf Ltd the carrying value and the fair value of the assets of Elf Ltd are;

Carrying Value Fair value

($000) ($000)

Cash 150 150

Accounts receivable 200 200

Land 750 800

Plant (cost $1,000,000

Accumulated depreciation $800,000) 800 900

1900 2050

No revaluations are undertaken in Ogre Ltd's accounts before consolidation.

• At the date of acquisition of Elf Ltd, Elf Ltd's liabilities amounted to $1.05 million and there re no contingent liabilities
• The plant in Elf Ltd is expected to have a remaining useful life of ten years from 1 July 2011 and no residual value.

Required

Provide;

a) the consolidation worksheet for Ogre Ltd and its controlled entity for the period ended 30 June 2012-12 and

b) the consolidated statement of financial position of Ogre Ltd and its controlled entity as at 30 June 2012.