Real-world consolidations

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. How should net assets be recorded at acquisition in consolidated financial statements?

  2. What is the key term in deciding whether a company is to be recorded as a subsidiary or not?

  3. Which, if any, of the following statements are true? Statement 1, Control requires the ability to exercise power, or Statement 2, Control isn’t simply defined as owning the majority of shares.

  4. Which of these is identified as a problem associated with goodwill impairment?

  5. Which of the following items is true?

  6. Which standard covers consolidations?

  7. Which of the following is being proposed in terms of the business combinations project?

  8. Which of of the following statements is true regarding non-controlling interests? Statement 1, Non-controlling interests can be recorded at fair value under IFRS 3, or Statement 2, Non-controlling interests can be recorded at the proportion of net assets under IFRS 3.

  9. Which of the following items does not currently need an annual impairment review?

  10. Which, if any, of the following statements is correct? Statement 1, Non-controlling interests can be recorded in liabilities in certain circumstances, or Statement 2, The fair value of non-controlling interest does not involve significant judgement.

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