The following are the trial balances of H Ltd and S Ltd at 31 December 2018. H Ltd S Ltd

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The following are the trial balances of H Ltd and S Ltd at 31 December 2018.
H Ltd S Ltd
Non-current assets (PPE) 185 000 85 000
Share Capital (200 000) (80 000)
Retained earnings (01/01/2018) (52 200) (30 000)
Investment in S Ltd, at cost 65 000
Deferred taxation (2 000) (1 000)
Long term liabilities (18 000) (4 000)
Current assets 55 200 49 000
Profit before tax (45 000) (25 000)
Taxation 12 000 6 000
Additional information:
• H Ltd acquired 60% of the shares in S Ltd on 31 December 2016 when the 
retained earnings for S Ltd was R20 000.
• S Ltd purchased all its inventories from H Ltd at cost price plus 25%. The 
inventories on S Ltd’s books amounted to R3 600 at 31 December 2017 and 
R10 800 at 31 December 2018. 
• Assume that the cost price or carrying amount equals the current fair value.
Required:
Prepare the abbreviated consolidated Statement of Financial Position of H Ltd and its 
subsidiary. 

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