Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries necessary for


On 1 July 2011, Geraldton Ltd acquired 80% of the share capital of Pilbara Ltd for $132 400. On that date, the statement of financial position of Pilbara Ltd consisted of:

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The plant and equipment had a further 5-year life and is depreciated on a straight line basis. The differences between carrying amounts and fair value on acquisition date are adjusted on consolidation. Geraldton Ltd uses the partial consideration method.

During the year ended 30/6/2012, all inventories on hand at 1/7/2011 were sold. The income tax rate is assumed to be 30%. Also in the current year, Pilbara Ltd sold inventory to Geraldton Ltd for $4000 (cost $2500). One-third of this inventory was on hand at the end of the year.

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There were no changes during the year in any element of Pilbara Ltd's equity except for retained earnings.

Required:

(1) Prepare the consolidation worksheet entries necessary for preparation of the consolidated financial statements for Geraldton Ltd and its subsidiary for the year ended 30/6/2012

(2) Prepare the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity for Geraldton Ltd and its subsidiary at 30/6/2012.

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