Consolidated Financial Statements
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Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of consolidated financial statements, focusing on the accounting principles and practices related to the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of consolidated accounts. Students will learn about group structures, including parent, subsidiary, and associate company relationships, and the implications for financial reporting. Key topics include the consolidation process, elimination of inter-company transactions, non-controlling interests, goodwill, and the treatment of foreign subsidiaries. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will develop the skills necessary to prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards, enhancing their ability to analyze complex group financial information.
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Advanced Accounting Updated 1st Canadian Edition by Gail Fayerman
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Chapter 1: Accounting for Investments
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Q1) If a company makes a non-strategic investment it is considered a financial asset.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A joint arrangement that is not structured as a separate entity is a(n)__________.
A)association.
B)joint operation.
C)consolidation.
D)passive investment.
Answer: B
Q3) Foster Corporation uses the equity method to account for its 25% investment in Vector Corporation and receives $25,000 in dividends. How should Foster account for these dividends?
A)An increase in assets.
B)An increase in income.
C)A decrease in the investment.
D)A decrease in income.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Business Combinations
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Q1) Under IFRS 3.25, an acquirer is required to recognize and measure:
A)The effect of any temporary differences of an acquiree that exist at the acquisition date or that arise as a result of the acquisitions.
B)The effect of any temporary differences and carryforwards of an acquiree that exist at the acquisition date or that arise as a result of the acquisitions.
C)The effect of any carryforwards of an acquiree that arise as a result of the acquisitions.
D)Any temporary differences and carryforwards of an acquiree that exist at the acquisition date.
Answer: B
Q2) How should the transaction costs of issuing shares in acquisition be recognized?
A)Deducted from shareholders' equity, net of related income tax benefits.
B)Expensed.
C)Capitalized as part of the cost of the shares.
D)Deducted in total from shareholders' equity.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Consolidation: Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
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Q1) The pre-acquisition adjustments are required to eliminate the carrying amount of the parent's investment in the subsidiary and the parent's portion of pre-acquisition equity.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding the consolidation process is FALSE?
A)Where the parent entity and the subsidiary have different ends of reporting periods, adjustments must be made to the subsidiary's statements before the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
B)Because IFRS 3 Business Combinations requires that, under the acquisition method, the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquirer are to be reported at fair value, fair value adjustments are prepared as part of the consolidation process.
C)Where the parent entity holds shares in the subsidiary, pre-acquisition adjustments are not part of the consolidation process.
D)The consolidation process requires the addition of the financial statements of the parent and its subsidiaries.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Consolidations: Intragroup Transactions
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Q1) Consolidated financial statements show only the effects of dividends paid or payable to entities outside the group.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A basic approach in determining the adjustments needed for the consolidation of intragroup transactions is:
A)Analyze the transfer events in the records of the legal entities and determine whether these transactions are for the current period.
B)Analyze the position from the group's perspective and adjust the consolidated statements of the group.
C)Consider the income tax effects of the adjustments.
D)All of the above.
Q3) Interest payments result in revenues in one member of the group and expenses in another.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Why are adjustments required for intragroup services such as management fees?
Q5) Why are adjustments made for intragroup borrowings on consolidation?
Q6) Why are intragroup transactions eliminated?
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Chapter 5: Consolidation: Non-Controlling Interest
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding the full goodwill method is FALSE?
A)The NCI is measured at fair value at acquisition date.
B)Goodwill is recognized at 100%.
C)The fair value of the NCI is determined on the basis of the market prices for shares not acquired by the parent, or, if these are not available, a valuation technique is used.
D)Only the parent's share of goodwill is recognized on consolidation.
Q2) The IASB and the AASB have chosen to adopt the ________ concept of consolidation, mainly because of the conceptual framework decision that financial statements are prepared for a wide range of users.
A)cost
B)entity
C)parent entity
D)proprietary
Q3) In the rare case where a gain on bargain purchase may arise, such a gain has no effect on the calculation of the NCI share of equity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the key characteristics of the entity concept of consolidation.
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Chapter 6: Accounting for Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
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Q1) Sales of assets from the entity to its associate or its joint venture is an example of a(n)______________________ transaction.
A)downstream
B)equity
C)fair value
D)upstream.
Q2) How do joint ventures differ from private corporations?
A)The joint venturers must share the risks and profits of the joint venture equally.
B)Venturers cannot make unilateral decisions.
C)There can only be two parties in a joint venture.
D)A joint venture does not have a board of directors.
Q3) What are the principles for adjusting for the effects of intercompany transactions under IAS 28?
Q4) The effect of the sale of inventory on the share of profit or loss of the associate is:
A)$875 decrease
B)$4,250 increase
C)$350 increase
D)$1,250 decrease
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Chapter 7: Accounting for Foreign Currency
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Q1) When a commercial transaction is denominated in another currency, foreign exchange gains and losses are realized.
A)True
B)False
Q2) On November 2, 2013, Choi Company purchased equipment for 100,000 Swiss francs (CHF)with payment requirement on March 30, 2014. To eliminate the risk of foreign exchange losses on this payable, Choi entered into a forward exchange contract on November 3, 2013 to receive CHF 100,000 at a forward rate of CHF1 = $2 on March 30, 2014. The spot rate was CHF1 = $1.95 on November 2, 2013 and CHF1 = $1.97 on December 1, 2013. How should the premium or discount on the forward exchange contract be accounted for if it is deemed to be a cash flow hedge?
A)It should be expensed on the maturity date of the forward exchange contract.
B)It should be expensed on the inception date of the forward exchange contract.
C)It should be expensed over the 5-month term of the forward exchange contract.
D)It should be added to the cost of the machine.
Q3) What is the purpose of derivative financial instruments? Provide some examples and explain how they work in practice.
Q4) How does a company establish the currency in which its books and records should be maintained?
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Chapter 8: Accounting for Foreign Investments
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Q1) In order to determine what is considered to be a "functional currency," it is imperative that a "foreign currency" be first identified.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When a subsidiary has foreign currency transactions, and records foreign currency gains or losses, the non-controlling interest will be allocated a portion of those gains or losses since it shares in the net income of the subsidiary.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A Change in functional currency is said to occur if there are minor economic changes in an entity's operations and this new functional currency is accounted for prospectively.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Each company in a group records its foreign currency transactions at the year end rate.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Reporting for Not-For-Profit Organizations
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Q1) A(n)________________ fund is a type of restricted fund where, even though funds are collected, the principal is not allowed to be spent.
A)Capital.
B)Endowment.
C)Restricted.
D)Unrestricted.
Q2) Kayla made a $150,000 contribution to the Gilliam Society, a not-for-profit organization. Kayla stipulated that his contribution is to be used for the organization's special events program in the next year. How should Gilliam record the contribution at the time of contribution?
A)As contribution revenue.
B)As a prepaid expense.
C)No entry is required.
D)As a deferred contribution.
Q3) What are contributions?
Q4) What is Encumbrance Accounting?
Q5) Not for profit organizations cannot be incorporated.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Reporting for Public Sector Entities
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Q1) Which of the following statements about the modified equity method is FALSE?
A)When a government reports on a GBE, it does so applying the modified equity method.
B)Under the modified equity method, financial position and operating results are presented as they are using equity method.
C)When a GBE reports other comprehensive income, it is reported on a single line on the statement of remeasurement gains and losses.
D)Under the modified equity method, adjustments are made to conform the financial position or operating results of the GBE to the accounting principles followed by the government.
Q2) Which of the following is a financial asset?
A)Prepaid expense.
B)Supplies inventory.
C)Loan to another government.
D)Tangible capital asset.
Q3) Why is the net debt indicator relevant to reporting on the results of organizations within the government reporting entity?
Q4) Why is a public sector financial reporting framework needed?
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