FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED ACCOUNTING >I
FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED ACCOUNTING >I
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ISBN: 9781307007350
Author: Hoyle
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Explain the reason for why both the parent’s Net Income and Retained Earnings account balances agree with the consolidated totals.

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In the separate financial statement of the parent company, which of the following statements concerning the different accounting treatment for investment in subsidiary is correct? a. Under equity method, cash or property dividend received shall be recognized as dividend income by the parent. b. Under cost method, the transaction cost directly attributable to acquisition of the investment shall be expensed as incurred. c. Under fair value model, the parent company shall recognize share in net income from the subsidiary. d. Regardless of the method, the investment in subsidiary account shall be presented as noncurrent asset in the parent’s separate statement of financial position.
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