March 2026 ACCA Exams Results

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  • #688252
    Avatarlucasf
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    64% first attempt

    #686416
    Avatarlucasf
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    I remember that I chose 240 (F) too

    #635832
    Avatarlucasf
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    Hi, write me to this address: skg0ovvl1@relay.firefox.com
    (it’s an alias to avoid spam)

    #630891
    Avatarlucasf
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    Yes, I have. I’m pretty sure it’s an error too.

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    P2-D2 wrote:I don’t quite follow the NCI calculation as it should be the NCI at acquisition of $150,000 plus the 20% of the post aquisition movement in reserves. I make the movement to be $300,000 ($710,000 – $410,000) but then this doesn’t then give the correct answer, and gives $210,000. It could be there is a mistake in the solution or that I’m missing something.

    The correct figures to calculate NCI would’ve been:
    710-460=250

    It was definitely a confusing question.

    #618014
    Avatarlucasf
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    Well I finally understood this problem. The $710 figure includes the brand name fair value of $50 (710-50=660)

    S’s NA:
    at date of disposal = s/cap + reserves + brand = 100+660+50 = 810
    at acq date = s/cap + reserves + brand = 100+410+50 = 560
    post acquisition profits = 810-560 = 250

    NCI% of post acquisition profits = 250*20% = 50

    NCI figure = NCI @ acq (FV) + NCI% post acq profits = 150+50 = 200

    Goodwill = 600+150-100-410-50 = 190

    Gain on disposal (group accounts) = 1500-810-190+200 = 700

    #617844
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    I just spotted an error in their Goodwill calculation, it says:

    600+150-410-50=190

    but if you do the sum, the result is 290. They forgot to add 100 corresponding to the subsidiary’s share capital. The correct answer IS 190 though.

    #611365
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    Hi, thank you for making this question. I’m trying to solve it right now, but their NCI calculation is confusing. I will assume that it is a mistake. I arrived to the same answer that the tutor gave you.

    #590712
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    Thank you!

    #583481
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    Thank you John, I’ll take a look!

    #299877
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    Hi mermaid20, have you found somebody to study with? You can add me on whatsapp

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