On 1 July 2019, Quick Buck Ltd took control of the assets and liabilities of Eldorado Ltd. Quick Buck Ltd issued 80,000 shares having a fair value of $2.40 per share in exchange for the net assets of Eldorado Ltd. The costs of issuing the shares by Quick Buck Ltd cost $1,600. At this date the statement of financial position of Eldorado Ltd was as follows: Carrying amount Fair value Machinery $40,000 $67,000 Fixtures & fittings 60,000 68,000 Vehicles 35,000 35,000 Current assets 10,000 12,000 Current liabilities (16,000) (18,000) Total net assets $129,000 Share capital(80,000 $80,000 shares at $1.00 per share) General reserve 20,000 Retained earnings 29,000 Total equity $129,000 Required: Prepare the journal entries in the records of Quick Buck Ltd at 1 July 2019 for the acquisition.
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Journal entries
Particulars Debit Credit
Current Assets 12000
Machinery 67000
Fixture and fittings 68000
Vehicles 35000
Current Assets 12000
goodwill 28000
To Current liabilities 18000
To Share capital 192000
( Being entry made to record acquisition of assets and liabilities)
Share capital 1600
To Cash 1600
( Being entry made to record cost of share issues)