WX acquired60% of theequitysharesof CD on 1 January 20X3. WX sold5% of the equityshares it heldfor $60,000on 31 December 20X5. At that datethe net assetsof CD were $120,000and thefair value of the non-controlling interestin CDwas measured at$21,000.No goodwill arose on the original acquisition of CD.
When preparing its consoldiated financial statements, WX will process which of the following adjustments to its group retained earnings?
GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.
Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?