Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Business acquisition and merger

Business acquisition and merger — practice question

Read Source A2 from the insert.
(a(i))[3]

Prepare the DB plc account in the books of Sarah to record the sale of her business and the settlement of the amount owed to her.

(a(ii))[4]

Prepare the Bank account in the books of Sarah to record the sale of her business and the settlement of the amount owed to her.

(a(iii))[4]

Prepare the Capital account in the books of Sarah to record the sale of her business and the settlement of the amount owed to her.

(b)[7]

Prepare the statement of financial position of DB plc immediately after Sarah’s business has been purchased.

(c)[5]

Advise Sarah whether or not she should sell her shares in DB plc and invest the proceeds to earn interest. Justify your answer.

(d)[2]

Explain the way stewardship influences a business purchase by a limited company.

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