Equity method: ongoing work

Multiple-choice questions: In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please reread the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. What does the equity method include in the financial statements?

  2. How should contingent consideration be included on acquisition?

  3. Which, if any, of the following statements are true? Statement 1, the equity method is applied to accounting for associates, or statement 2, the equity method is applied to accounting for joint ventures

  4. What is the proposed treatment for a sale of a subsidiary to an associate?

  5. An entity should account for an investment as an associate with what level of power?

  6. How should losses be recorded in relation to the associate?

  7. Where is the non-controlling interest for an associate shown in the statement of profit or loss?

  8. Which of these statements is true regarding acquisitions under the equity method? Statement 1, the net assets of the associate are included at fair value, or statement 2, any deferred tax asset/liability arising is included in the carrying amount of the investment

  9. What is the next step in the process for the equity method project?

  10. Which, if any, of the following statements is correct? Statement 1, the IASB has tried to address a mismatch with IFRS 10, Business Combinations, or statement 2, the IASB have tried to address a mismatch with IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

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