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CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F01-1 Topic 5 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F01-1 exam
Question #: 105
Topic #: 5
[All CIMAPRA19-F01-1 Questions]

An entity acquires 100% of the equity shares in another entity.

The consideration paid for the shares is less than the fair value of the net assets acquired.

Which of the following is the correct accounting treatment for the difference between the consideration paid and the fair value of the net assets acquired, in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations?

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Suggested Answer: A

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Cora
2 months ago
Option C is the clear choice here. Deducting the difference from goodwill is the most straightforward solution.
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Shelton
2 months ago
But why do you think that? Can you explain your rationale?
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Merissa
2 months ago
Option A is the way to go! Recognizing a gain is like finding a hidden treasure. Jackpot!
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Glory
1 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it's like hitting the jackpot!
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Alberta
2 months ago
User 1: I think recognizing a gain is the best option.
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Hildred
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B.
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Brent
2 months ago
I'm going with option D. Recognizing it as a gain in the statement of changes in equity just feels right to me.
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Arleen
2 months ago
Option B seems like a reasonable approach. Recognizing it as a deferred credit and releasing it over time seems logical.
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Tamesha
1 months ago
I believe recognizing it as a deduction from goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial position is the correct treatment.
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Graciela
1 months ago
I think recognizing it as a gain in the consolidated statement of profit or loss is more appropriate.
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Miesha
1 months ago
I agree, recognizing it as a deferred credit makes sense.
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Shelton
2 months ago
I think the correct answer is C.
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Laine
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Option C seems more appropriate, as the difference should be deducted from goodwill.
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Patrick
2 months ago
I think option A is correct. It makes sense to recognize the difference as a gain in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
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Florinda
2 months ago
I'm not sure about option C, recognizing it as a deduction from goodwill. What do you think?
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Nobuko
2 months ago
I think option B could also be a valid choice, as it involves recognizing the difference over its useful economic life.
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Azalee
2 months ago
I agree with you, option A seems like the correct accounting treatment.
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