CIMA F2 Question Answer
CD acquired 100% of the equity share capital of FG for cash consideration of Kr1,200,000 on 1 January 20X7.
Retained earnings of FG at the date of acquisition was Kr800,000. CD operates from Country A and its functional and presentation currency is $. FG is located and trades throughout Country B and its functional currency is the Krona (Kr).
CD has no other subsidiaries. Goodwill had not suffered any impairment to date.
Summarised data from the statements of financial position for both entities at 31 December 20X7 is presented below:

Calculate the exchange difference arising on the retranslation of goodwill on the acquisition in the consolidated statement of financial position of CD at 31 December 20X7.
Give your answer to the nearest $000.

