ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA
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ISBN: 9781260545081
Author: Christensen
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.1.2E
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Consolidation of accounts: When a company acquires significant influence in another company, then that company is known as holding company. The holding company needs to consolidate its accounts with the subsidiary. Goodwill is calculated by reducing the fair value of assets from the amount paid by the parent company to acquire the share.

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