Unicorn Ltd acquired 80% of the issued shares of Pegasus Ltd for $685,700     on 1 July 2020. The financial statements of Pegasus Ltd showed the following items of equity:                         Share capital $565,500   Retained earnings $247,400           At acquisition date all the identificable assets and liabilities of Pegasus Ltd were recorded at   amounts equal to fair value except for the following:                       Carrying amount Fair value   Land   $395,900 $424,100           During the year end 30 June 2021, Pegasus Ltd recorded at profit of $84,800.   The tax rate is 30%.                 Required:         Show the acquisition analysis as at 1 July 2020 and prepare the consolidated worksheet   entries at 30 June 2021 for Unicorn Ltd assuming that it adopts the partial goodwill method.

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Unicorn Ltd acquired 80% of the issued shares of Pegasus Ltd for $685,700    
on 1 July 2020. The financial statements of Pegasus Ltd showed the following items of equity:  
         
         
  Share capital $565,500
  Retained earnings $247,400
         
At acquisition date all the identificable assets and liabilities of Pegasus Ltd were recorded at  
amounts equal to fair value except for the following:      
         
      Carrying amount Fair value
  Land   $395,900 $424,100
         
During the year end 30 June 2021, Pegasus Ltd recorded at profit of $84,800.  
The tax rate is 30%.      
         
Required:        
Show the acquisition analysis as at 1 July 2020 and prepare the consolidated worksheet  
entries at 30 June 2021 for Unicorn Ltd assuming that it adopts the partial goodwill method. 
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