Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781285190907
Author: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 21PC
a.
To determine
Describe the operational purpose of the three VIEs considered by MC.
b.
To determine
Discuss the criteria which MC applied to determine that the firm is the primary beneficiary for these three investments.
c.
To determine
Discuss the rationale for reporting the impact on the income statement.
d.
To determine
Define minority interests and also discuss the way in which MC calculates consolidated net income.
e.
To determine
Explain the reporting technique that MC would use, and its impact on the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
f.
To determine
Discuss the way in which VIEs consolidation increased the
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