ham plc acquired 100 of the common shares of burg plc on 1 january 20×0 and gained c 1572154

Ham plc acquired 100% of the common shares of Burg plc on 1 January 20X0 and gained control. At that date the statements of financial position of the two companies were as follows:

Notes:

1 The fair value is the same as the book value. 2 £15,000 of the negative goodwill arises because the net assets have been acquired at below their fair value and the remainder covers expected losses of £3,000 in the year ended 31/12/20X0 and £2,000 in the following year.

Required:

(a) Prepare a consolidated statement of financial position for Ham plc as at 1 January 20X0.

(b) Explain how the negative goodwill will be treated.