ADVANCED ACCOUNTING CHAPTERS 15-19
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING CHAPTERS 15-19
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781337046251
Author: FISCHER
Publisher: CENGAGE C
Question
Book Icon
Chapter SA2, Problem 1UTI

a.

To determine

Business combination:

Business combination refers tothe combining of one or more business organizations in a single entity. The business combination leads to the formation of combined financial statements. After business combination, the entities having separate control merges into one having a control over all the assets and liabilities. Merging and acquisition are types of business combinations.

Consolidated financial statements:

The consolidated financial statements refer to the combined financial statements of the entities which are prepared at the year-end. The consolidated financial statements are prepared when one organization is either acquired by the other entity or two organizations merge to form the new entity. The consolidated financial statements serve the purpose of both the entities about financial information.

Book value:

Book value of the asset is found out after deducting accumulated depreciation from the recorded value of the asset. Recorded value is the value at asset enters the books of account of the organization.

The fair value of the asset:

The fair value of the asset is the amount at which two parties may enter into an agreement with an open hand.

Variable interest entity:

A legal business structure is known as variable interest entity when an investor has interest which is controlled even when not have majority of voting rights. Commonly, VIE activities includes leasing, financial assets, research and development, hedging financial instruments, and other arrangement transfers. Primary beneficiary is a term which is used to designate that party having control over VIE’s financial interest.

Whether the investment in equity of Company V will be recorded by the primary beneficiary.

a.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The share of net income of Company V will be received by the primary beneficiary as per the terms of the contract. Thus, investment in equity of Company V will be recorded by the primary beneficiary. However, the primary beneficiary own debts and equities but these are not considered in the consolidation process.

b.

To determine

Consolidated financial statements:

The consolidated financial statements refer to the combined financial statements of the entities which are prepared at the year-end. The consolidated financial statements are prepared when one organization is either acquired by the other entity or two organizations merge to form the new entity. The consolidated financial statements serve the purpose of both the entities about financial information.

Whether Company V will be consolidated and if required then provide the adjustments.

b.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The firm is required to consolidate the financial statements of a VIE with its own financial statements if the firm is the primary beneficiary in the VIE. The nature of being a primary beneficiary in the VIE can be determined by the following characteristics:

  • If the firm is having right to receive the returns if they occur.
  • If the firm is having right to share the losses if they occur.
  • If the firm is having controlling interest in that VIE.

The entity must be consolidated in order to qualify for being primary beneficiary or variable interest entity.

The difference between the book value and the fair value of assets is $100,000. Thus, the variable interest entity will be increased by $100,000.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
The Vary Company has total assets with a book value of $3,000,000 and a fair value of $4,000,000. A potential primary beneficiary company has guaranteed the debt of the Vary Company and will receive a share of income of the Vary Company based on contractual terms. The primary beneficiary will also have decision power. a. Will the primary beneficiary company record an investment in the equity of the Vary Company? b. Will the Vary Company need to be consolidated. If it is to be consolidated, what adjustments would be needed in the consolidation process?
Under the net asset value method, the practitioner determined the Widget Company's assets had a value of $850,000 and liabilities had a value of $300,000, including notes payable of $100,000. Determine the fair market value of a 75 percent equity interest in the Widget Company.
On January 5, 2021, Milk Tea Company purchased equity securities for P2,500,000. The company also paid transaction costs amounting to P43,000 and classified the investments at fair value through other comprehensive income.        The fair values of the equity securities were P2,600,000 and P2,400,000 on December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, respectively.             What amount of unrealized gain or (loss) should be reported in the statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2022?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX., 2020-W/ACCESS
Accounting
ISBN:9780357110362
Author:Murphy
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019
Accounting
ISBN:9780357233306
Author:Maloney
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
Accounting
ISBN:9780357391723
Author:Maloney
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
SWFT Corp Partner Estates Trusts
Accounting
ISBN:9780357161548
Author:Raabe
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020
Accounting
ISBN:9780357391266
Author:Nellen
Publisher:Cengage