The summarised statements of profit or loss of two companies, Liverton and Everpool, for the year ended 31 May 20X6 are provided below. Liverton acquired 3,000,000 ordinary shares in Everpool for $3,500,000 on 1 June 20X4. At that time, the retained earnings of Everpool were $200,000 and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Everpool was $1,000,000.
STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 20X6
Liverton Everpool
$'000 $'000
Sales revenue 6,400 2,600
Cost of sales (3,700) (1,450)
Gross profit 2,700 1,150
Distribution costs (1,100) (490)
Administrative expenses (700) (320)
Profit from operations 900 340
Dividends received from Everpool 150 --
Profit before tax 1,050 340
Tax (400) (80)
Profit for the year 650 260
The following information is also available.
(a) Everpool's total share capital consists of 4,000,000 ordinary shares of $1 each.
(b) During the year ended 31 May 20X6 Liverton sold goods costing $110,000 to Everpool for $200,000. At 31 May 20X6, 60% of these goods remained in Everpool's inventory.
【论述题】
Calculate the total goodwill arising on the acquisition of Everpool.