- 20 Marks
CR – May 2024 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Income Taxes (IAS 12)
Deferred tax impact analysis for asset purchase, fair value adjustments, and subsidiary profit
Question
Below is the statement of financial position (extract) of Bamboo PLC, a company with several subsidiaries across various regions, including one foreign subsidiary, Pako Limited, based in the USA:
Draft Statement of Financial Position
As at October 31, 2023
Assets | N’m |
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Deferred tax | 77 |
Other non-current assets | 2,329 |
Inventories and other current assets | 1,150 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 422 |
Total assets | 3,978 |
Liabilities and Equity | |
---|---|
Other non-current liabilities | 1,671 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 186 |
Payables and accruals | 1,131 |
Total liabilities | 2,988 |
Equity | |
---|---|
Share capital | 250 |
Share premium | 120 |
Retained earnings | 620 |
Total equity | 990 |
Total liabilities and equity | 3,978 |
During the preparation of the final draft of the financial statements, the following issues regarding deferred tax implications were raised:
- Property, Plant, and Equipment
- On November 1, 2022, Bamboo PLC acquired an asset for N120 million, which qualified for a government capital grant of N20 million. The asset has a five-year useful life with straight-line depreciation. Capital allowances are restricted by the grant amount, and tax laws allow a 25% annual capital allowance rate.
- Fair Value Adjustments
- Bamboo PLC acquired Iroko Limited for N100 million, with net assets fair valued at N80 million against a tax base of N70 million. The difference relates to property, plant, and equipment that Iroko Limited intends to hold long-term.
- Profit from Foreign Subsidiary
- Bamboo PLC’s foreign subsidiary, Pako Limited, has $5,000 in undistributed post-acquisition profit, which would incur a N4 million tax if remitted to Nigeria. Bamboo PLC plans to retain these earnings for Pako Limited’s reinvestment.
Required:
a. Briefly explain and calculate, where applicable, the deferred tax implications for each transaction. (15 Marks)
b. Show the deferred tax effects on the draft statement of financial position for Bamboo PLC. (5 Marks)
Note: Use a 30% tax rate for calculations.
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- Tags: Corporate Reporting, Deferred Tax, Fair Value Adjustments, Foreign subsidiary, Income Tax, Property
- Level: Level 3
- Topic: Income Taxes (IAS 12)
- Series: MAY 2024
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