On 1 January 2001 H acquired 80% of the share capital of S for $1,100,000. The share capital and reserves of the two companies were: At 1 January At 31 December 2001 2005 $000 $000 Share capital H 1,000 1,200 S 400 400 Retained earnings H 800 1,300 S 500 800 What should the minority interest figure be in the group’s consolidated balance sheet at 31 December 2005? A $240,000 B $80,000 C $180,000 D $140,000 A 20% x (400,000 + 800,000) |