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Statements of financial position for FG, IJ and KL at 31 December 20X5 include the following balances:

FG acquired 90% of IJ’s equity shares for $358,000 on 1 July 20X5 when IJ’s retained earnings were $98,000.

FG acquired 100% of KL’s equity shares for $360,000 on 1 January 20X5 when KL’s retained earnings were $155,000.

FG used the proportion of net assets method to value non-controlling interests at acquisition.

KL sold a piece of land to FG for $130,000 on 1 September 20X5. At the date of transfer the land had a carrying value of $50,000.

The management of FG expect KL to make profits in the future and no impairment ot its goodwill was proposed at 31 December 20X5.

Calculate the non-controlling interest balance in FG’s consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.

Give your answer to nearest whole $.

Answer: $32600

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