Assume that you are a graduate accountant working for Brook Rivers, a public accounting firm situated at 102 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. The Manager of your firm,
Assessment 3 Information
Subject Code: ACCM4300
Subject Name: Financial Reporting
Assessment Title: Statement of Advice
Assessment Type: Provision of advice on accounting issues
Word Count 1,500 words maximum (Do not include the title page or reference list in the word count)
Weighting: 30 %
Total Marks: 30
Submission: Via Turnitin on MyKBS
Due Date: Tuesday of Week 13 at 19:55 (AEST)
Your Task
You are required to prepare a business letter to answer key accounting issues in regard to an acquisition analysis of a wholly owned subsidiary and various inter-company transactions.
This is an individual assessment.
Assessment Description
Assume that you are a graduate accountant working for Brook Rivers, a public accounting firm situated at 102 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. The Manager of your firm, Mr. Steve Kaplan, has asked you to prepare a statement of advice in response to an email received from a client, Ms. Anna Sunana, the Managing Director of Ferengi Ears Ltd, raising several accounting issues. Please refer to the email on the next page.
The maximum length for the body of the letter is 1,500 words. You should address all the technical issues and discussion in your advice, followed by a Reference List.
• Part A: Technical component 20% - This mark covers the technical content of your advice and the explanation of each of the issues, the calculations and journal entries (where applicable).
• Part B: Communication Skills 10% - This mark covers the generic skills of writing; layout, clear meaning, structure and organisation, appropriate tone and grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout the whole assignment. It also includes referencing.
Case Study
Ferengi Ears Ltd, a publicly traded company listed on the ASX, is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of implantable hearing solutions. With shares trading at $9.20 each on 1 July 2022, the company has invested consistently in research and development to enhance and expand their product portfolio. As a result, thousands of individuals worldwide now benefit from Ferengi Ears implants that significantly improve their quality of life and communication abilities. Under the leadership of our new CEO, Ferengi Ears Ltd has initiated a strategy of providing personalised solutions and comprehensive support to patients. This approach includes the acquisition of Precisi Medical Ltd, whose clinics assist in diagnosing patients’ hearing requirements, ensuring optimal outcomes for those with hearing loss.
Ferengi Ears Ltd’s incremental borrow rate stands at 9%, while the corporate tax rate is 30%.
Draft a business letter in reply and make sure you reference any relevant sources relating to your advice, for example, AASBs, Corporations Act, and relevant sources. See the email below.
Re: Accounting Issues for year ended 30 June 2024
From: Anna Sunana (ASunana@FerengiEarsLtd.com.au) Sent: 2 July 2024
To: Steve Kaplan (S. Kaplan@BrookRivers.com.au)
Dear Steve,
I am reaching out to you for assistance as our Chief Accountant is currently on long service leave. I need to understand the accounting implications of our recent takeover of Precisi Medical Ltd so that I can present the consolidated financial statements to the Board of directors and respond to any further questions they may have concerning the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024. As I do not have any accounting experience, please explain the principles and concepts for me in simple language.
As you know, we have recently acquired 100% of the issued shares of Precisi Medical Ltd on 1 July 2022 on a cum-div basis. Precisi Medical Ltd was established in 2010, specialising in the provision of health advice to customers. The terms of the acquisition were that shareholders of Precisi Medical Ltd would receive $1.10 cash per share plus one share in Ferengi Ears Ltd for every four ordinary shares of Precisi Medical Ltd. The cash would be payable to shareholders in two instalments, with half payable at the date of acquisition and the balance payable on 1 July 2023.
The statement of financial position of Precisi Medical Ltd as at 1 July 2022 included the following information:
Cash $20,000
Accounts receivable (net) 42,000
Inventories 5,000
Property, plant and equipment (net) 228,000
Goodwill 10,000
$305,000
Accounts payable $5,000
Wages payable 4,000
Dividend payable 11,000
Loan payable 100,000
Share capital - $1 share 60,000
Retained earnings 125,000
$305,000
All the assets of Precisi Medical Ltd were recorded at fair value except for some equipment and inventories whose carrying amounts were each $2,100 less than the fair values. The equipment consisted of audiomebots used to test for hearing loss. Due to rapid changes in technology, it was estimated that the useful life of the equipment was only a further three years. It was also discovered that Precisi Medical Ltd had developed a business magazine containing health advice for consumers. This magazine was widely sought after. Ferengi Ears Ltd placed a value of $5,000 on the masthead of this magazine. The intangible asset was not recognised by Precisi Medical Ltd at acquisition date as it was internally generated and was considered to have an indefinite life. On 1 June 2022, a major competitor sued Precisi Medical Ltd for alleged damaging statements made in the magazine, and the court case was in progress at the date of acquisition. No monetary amount was disclosed in the financial statements, but the company’s lawyers believed that the probable payout to settle the case was $18,000. The case has yet to be settled.
One of the key rules of acquisition is to never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. Our Accounts Clerk prepared an acquisition analysis and determined a gain on bargain purchase of $119,000 (calculated as $66,000 cash paid minus the subsidiary’s equity acquired of $185,000) to be reported as income in the accounts. Can you check that this right and help me with the acquisition analysis? It was a fantastic bargain and we managed to sell all of Precisi Medical Ltd’s existing inventories to one of our main customers within the first month of acquiring the company, resulting in significant profits for our group.
What journal entries (if any) do I need to make for 30 June 2024 to prepare the consolidated financial statements? Please show all workings and explain each journal entry, as I need to be able to respond to questions from the Board of Directors.
Prior to going on long service leave, The Chief Accountant identified two inter-company transactions for further consideration when preparing the consolidated accounts. Specific details of these transactions are as follows:
1. On the 25th of June 2024, we sold some of our older hearing implants from our Freedom range of stock costing $30,000 to Precisi Medical Ltd for $50,000 on credit, recognizing a profit of $20,000 from the sale. At year-end, 90% of these goods had been sold by Precisi Medical Ltd to external entities at a 20% markup. Is there anything else we need to do? Please provide any necessary journal entries.
2. On 1 January 2023, Ferengi Ears Ltd sold some diagnostic equipment on favorable terms to Precisi Medical Ltd for $42,000. Ferengi Ears Ltd had originally paid $85,000 for this asset, and at the time of sale had charged accumulated depreciation of $37,000. This asset is to be depreciated on a straight-line basis at 10% p.a. on cost and it is still on hand with Precisi Medical Ltd at 30 June 2024. Please explain what I need to do with this transaction and show any journal entries necessary for the preparation of Consolidated financial statements.
Please respond by letter (not email) as I would like to present this to the Board. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Regards,
Anna Sunana
Managing Director, Ferengi Ears Ltd
578 Chester Road,
Melbourne Vic 3000
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Referencing
Any sources that you use need to be acknowledged in order to avoid plagiarism. Information on referencing can be found at the Kaplan website ‘s Academic Success Centre using the following address: (https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=245257).
In‐Text Referencing and the Reference List
Sources of information must be cited both in the body of the text (in‐text referencing) and the end of the assignment (reference list). Failure to do so will result in penalties. Remember that when referencing an Annual Report, it is a corporate document that does not have a particular author but it will still require referencing any time you use information from it. Any other documents or books or other references you use will also require referencing.
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Assessment Marking Guide
Components High Distinction
85- 100%
Distinction
75-84%
Credit
65-74%
Pass
50-64%
Fail
0--49%
Technical component
Journal entries, calculations and explanations.
20% It clearly identifies and addresses all the technical issues raised and provides clear, correct and decisive answers displaying outstanding understanding of each of the technical issues.
It is easy for the client (non-accountants) to understand. It clearly identifies and addresses most of the technical issues raised by the client and provides clear, correct and decisive advice displaying a good understanding of most of the technical issues.
It is easy for the client (non-accountants) to understand.
It clearly identifies and addresses some of the technical issues raised by the client and provides reasonably clear, correct and decisive advice displaying a reasonably good understanding of some of the technical issues.
It is relatively easy for the client to understand. It identifies and addresses some of the technical issues raised by the client and provides fairly clear but not always correct and/or decisive advice. It displays a reasonable understanding of some of the technical issues raised.
It is relatively easy for the client to understand. It does not identify or address the technical issues raised by the
client. It displays a lack of understanding of some or most of the technical issues raised.
It is difficult for the client to understand.
Communication
Skills/Writing
Statement of advice
Overall Presentation, language and
grammar
Referencing
10% Exceptional and eloquent use of the English language presented clearly, sequentially and without errors in spelling and grammar.
Presentation, formatting and structure on par with highest professional standards.
Where applicable and appropriate reference has been correctly made to the AASBs, GAAPs and other legislation.
Consistently accurate referencing and in-text referencing throughout the entire document. Uses relevant and credible sources. Shows evidence of critical thinking in the selection and use of sources. Provides a comprehensive reference list and acknowledges all sources used. An excellent use of the English language, though
minor improvements needed in clarity, sequence, spelling and grammar.
Only minor improvements are needed in presentation, formatting and structure for high professional standards to be met.
Where applicable and appropriate reference has been correctly made to the AASBs, GAAPs and other legislation.
Accurate referencing and in-text referencing throughout the document. Uses relevant and credible sources. Shows evidence of critical thinking in the selection and use of sources. Provides a comprehensive reference list and acknowledges all sources used. A solid use of the English language, though obvious inconsistencies exist in terms of clarity, sequence, spelling and grammar.
An inconsistent application of professional standards of presentation, formatting and structure.
Reference has been made (with gaps) to some of the AASBs, GAAPs and other legislation where applicable.
Mostly accurate referencing and in-text referencing throughout the document. Uses adequate and relevant sources. Demonstrates some understanding of the sources used in the document. Provides a
reference list and acknowledges most sources used in the document.
An acceptable level of English with major improvements required in terms of clarity, sequence, spelling and grammar.
Major improvements are needed in terms of presentation, formatting and structure.
Reference has been made (with gaps) to some of the AASBs, GAAPs and other legislation where applicable.
Some attempts at referencing and in-text referencing. Uses some relevant sources, but the quality and credibility may be questionable. Shows limited evidence of critical thinking in the selection and use of sources. Provides a reference list but may not acknowledge all sources used. The application of the English language is difficult to follow and the standard of clarity, sequence, spelling and grammar is below that which would be acceptable by a professional body.
Unprofessional presentation and formatting with a structure that does not flow.
It makes little or no reference to the AASBs, GAAPs and other legislation where applicable.
No attempt at referencing or in-text referencing. Uses irrelevant or uncredible sources. Demonstrates lack of understanding of the sources used in the document. Does not provide a reference list or acknowledge any sources used.