Model: Purchase consideration—Net assets method The balance sheet of ABC Ltd. as at 31 March 2011 is as follows:

Liabilities

Rs.

Assets

Rs.

Equity Share Capital

5,00,000

Building

2,00,000

10% Preference Share Capital

1,50,000

Plant & Machinery

3,00,000

12% Debentures

1,00,000

Furniture

70,000

Reserve Fund

40,000

Investment (MV Z 80,000)

90,000

Securities Premium

30,000

Stock

75,000

Profit & Loss A/c

10,000

Debtors

2,80,000

Workmen Compensation Fund

45,000

Bills Receivable

25,000

Bills Payable

25,000

Cash in Hand

15,000

Creditors

1,70,000

Cash at Bank

85,000

Provident Fund

80,000

Goodwill

20,000

Provision for Tax

20,000

Preliminary Expenses

10,000

11,70,000

11,70,000

XYZ Ltd. intends to take over the business on the following terms and valuation:

  1. Building at Rs.1,70,000; plant & machinery at Rs.2,50,000; furniture at Rs.15,000; stock at Rs.1,00,000; debtors subject to a provision of 10% for doubtful debts; goodwill found to be nil
  2. There was a liability of Rs.15,000 against workmen compensation fund
  3. Actual tax liability is Rs.25,000
  4. Realization expenses estimated at Rs.10,000 to be borne by XYZ Ltd.
  5. Preference shareholders are to be paid in cash
  6. Balance to be paid in equity shares of XYZ Ltd. of Rs.10 shares