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Lillee Ltd Acquired 60% of the Issued Share Capital of Thompson

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Lillee Ltd acquired 60% of the issued share capital of Thompson Ltd on 1 February 20X1.Thompson Ltd's shareholders equity (all at fair value) at that date was as follows:
000s Paid up capital $4000 Retained profits $1000 Asset revaluation reserve $2000\begin{array}{llcc}&000s \\ \text { Paid up capital } &\$4000\\ \text { Retained profits } &\$1000\\ \text { Asset revaluation reserve } &\$2000\\\end{array}

Lillee Ltd paid $8 000 000 for this acquisition.For the year ended June 30 20X1 $500 000 of goodwill impairment was recognised under the partial method.For the 20X2 and 20X3 years no impairment was recognised.On June 30 20X3 the financial position was the same except that Thompson retained profits were $2 000 000.If consolidated financial statements were prepared on June 30 20X3, what balance sheet amount would be shown as NCI's share of retained profits?


A) $800 000
B) $400 000
C) $600 000
D) $300 000

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