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Concept Introduction:
Non-Controlling Interest
Non-Controlling interest is also known as minority interest. It is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary company which is not attributable to the parent company.
Requirement 1
The way an amount of income is assigned to non-controlling shareholders.
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Concept Introduction:
Non-Controlling Interest
Non-Controlling interest is also known as minority interest. It is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary company which is not attributable to the parent company.
Requirement 2
The reporting of non-controlling interest.
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Concept Introduction:
Non-Controlling Interest
Non-Controlling interest is also known as minority interest. It is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary company which is not attributable to the parent company.
Requirement 3
To Explain: The effect intercompany profits have on computation of income both to land and equipment.
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Concept Introduction:
Non-Controlling Interest
Non-Controlling interest is also known as minority interest. It is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary company which is not attributable to the parent company.
Requirement 4
To Explain: Whether it is useful that the non-controlling shareholders of a subsidiary likely to find the amounts assigned in consolidated financial statement.
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Advanced Financial Accounting
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