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Pre acquisition dividend
Share capital 30000 Share capital 15000
Retained profits 15000 Retained profits 3500
45000 18500
Shares in S Ltd 18500 Assets 20000
Dividend receivable[1] 1500 20000
Other assets 25000 Provision for dividend 1500 Liability to subsidiary[2]
45000 18500
Fair value of INA acquired $1500 share capital + $3500 retained profits
$18,500
Cost of acquisition $18,500

[1]
Central TAFE:
Parent recognises an asset.As the dividend is from pre acquisition equity, no revenue is regognised by the parent.
[2]
Central TAFE:
Liability to subsidiary