Question 1

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as a liability, how is any change in its fair value as a result of new information about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date accounted for if identified and measured within one year subsequent to the acquisition date?
A) As an adjustment to the consideration paid for the subsidiary.
B) As an adjustment to an estimate included in the determination of net income.
C) As a direct adjustment to consolidated retained earnings.
D)As an adjustment to consolidated contributed surplus.

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Question 2

A business combination involves a contingent consideration. It is considered 70% probable that a payment of $500,000 will become payable three years after the acquisition date. Using a 7% discount rate, what liability should be recorded for the contingent consideration on the acquisition date?
A) $285,704
B) $350,000
C) $408,149
D)$500,000

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Question 3

If Parent Company purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000, the liabilities section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018) would total what amount under the Entity Method?
A) $470,000
B) $474,000
C) $500,000
D)$519,000

Accepted Answer

Under the Entity Method, Parent Company creates a consolidated balance sheet that combines its own and Sub Inc.'s financial statements. To do this, Parent Company adds Sub Inc.'s total assets and liabilities to its own, but only includes 80% of Sub Inc.'s equity (since it owns 80% of the subsidiary).

Given the information provided, we can calculate the liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheet as follows:

Parent Company's liabilities: unknown 
Sub Inc.'s liabilities: unknown (but assumed to be $100,000 based on the answer choices) 
Total liabilities: Parent Company's liabilities + Sub Inc.'s liabilities = unknown + $100,000 = unknown + $0.1 million

We know that Parent Company paid $180,000 to acquire 80% of Sub Inc.'s equity, which means that Sub Inc.'s total equity (i.e., assets minus liabilities) must have been:

Equity = Purchase price / (% ownership) = $180,000 / 80% = $225,000

To calculate the consolidated balance sheet, we add Parent Company's liabilities to Sub Inc.'s equity (after adjusting for the non-controlling interest of 20%):

Consolidated liabilities = unknown + (80% x $225,000) - (20% x $225,000) - $100,000 
= unknown + $135,000 - $45,000 - $100,000 
= unknown - $10,000

We don't know the exact value of Parent Company's liabilities, but we can eliminate answer choices that are either too high or too low. For example, if we assume that Parent Company has no liabilities, then the consolidated liabilities would be ($135,000 - $45,000 - $100,000) = -$10,000, which doesn't make sense. The only answer choice that's close to the correct answer is B, which assumes that Parent Company has $474,000 in liabilities.

We can check this answer:

Consolidated liabilities = $474,000 + (80% x $225,000) - (20% x $225,000) - $100,000 
= $474,000 + $135,000 - $45,000 - $100,000 
= $464,000

This does indeed match answer choice B, so that's the correct answer.

Question 4

Which statement about the differences between consolidation methods permitted under ASPE and IFRS is true?
A) IFRS and ASPE both require the use of the entity theory or the parent company extension theory.
B) IFRS and ASPE both require the use of the parent company extension theory.
C) IFRS permits either the entity theory or the parent company extension theory; ASPE requires the entity theory.
D)IFRS permits either the entity theory or the parent company extension theory; ASPE requires the parent company extension theory.

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Question 5

The focus of the consolidated financial statements on the shareholders of the parent company is characteristic of:
A) the Entity Theory.
B) the Proprietary Theory.
C) the Parent Company Theory.
D)both the Parent Company Theory and the Proprietary Theory.

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Question 6

If the non-controlling interest at acquisition is based on the fair value of the subsidiary's identifiable net assets, which consolidation theory is being applied?
A) The proprietary theory.
B) The parent company theory.
C) The entity theory.
D)The parent company extension theory.

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Question 7

When the Non-Controlling Interest's share of the subsidiary's goodwill cannot be reliably determined, the method used to prepare consolidated financial statements is:
A) the Entity Theory.
B) the Proprietary Theory.
C) the Parent Company Theory.
D)the Parent Company Extension Theory.

Accepted Answer

The Parent Company Extension Theory is used when the Non-Controlling Interest's share of the subsidiary's goodwill cannot be reliably determined. Under this method, the Parent Company's share of the goodwill is extended to the Non-Controlling Interest's share.

Question 8

Assuming Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000; the assets section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018) would total what amount under the Entity Method?
A) $552,000
B) $639,200
C) $651,000
D)$659,000

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Question 9

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as equity, how is any change in its fair value accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?
A) As an adjustment to the consideration paid for the subsidiary.
B) As an adjustment to an estimate included in the determination of net income.
C) As a memorandum entry indicating that additional shares had been issued.
D)As an adjustment to consolidated contributed surplus.

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Question 10

Any goodwill on the subsidiary company's books on the date of acquisition:
A) must be revalued.
B) must be eliminated in preparing consolidated financial statements.
C) must be recorded as a loss on acquisition.
D)must be subject to an impairment test.

Accepted Answer

Goodwill on the subsidiary company's books represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the subsidiary's net assets. This amount represents goodwill at the time of acquisition and should be eliminated in preparing consolidated financial statements. It does not need to be revalued, recorded as a loss on acquisition, or subject to an impairment test.

Question 11

IFRS permits several methods to be used to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary at the acquisition date. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI)?
A) The NCI may be valued at the market value of the subsidiary's shares.
B) The NCI may be valued by determining the fair value of the business by means of an independent business valuation and then deducting the fair value of the controlling interest.
C) The NCI may be valued proportionately to the price paid by the parent for its controlling interest.
D)The NCI may be valued at the fair value of the subsidiary's identifiable net assets.

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Question 12

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as a liability, how is any difference between the original estimate of the amount to be paid and the actual amount paid accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?
A) As an adjustment to the consideration paid for the subsidiary.
B) As an adjustment to an estimate included in the determination of net income.
C) As a direct adjustment to consolidated retained earnings.
D)As an adjustment to consolidated contributed surplus.

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Question 13

Which accounts differ on the consolidated balance sheet when Entity Theory compared to Parent Company Extension Theory?
A) The investment in subsidiary balance and the consolidated retained earnings balance.
B) The goodwill balance and the consolidated retained earnings balance.
C) The goodwill balance and the non-controlling interest balance.
D)The investment in subsidiary balance and the non-controlling interest balance.

Accepted Answer

In Entity Theory, only the parent company's accounts are reported, while in Parent Company Extension Theory, both the parent and subsidiary's accounts are reported. Therefore, the goodwill balance will differ on the consolidated balance sheet between the two theories because it is only recognized when a subsidiary is involved. Additionally, the non-controlling interest balance will also differ because it represents the portion of the subsidiary that is not owned by the parent company, which is only reported on the consolidated balance sheet in the Parent Company Extension Theory.

Question 14

Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) is presented under the Liabilities section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet using the:
A) the Entity Theory.
B) the Proprietary Theory.
C) the Parent Company Theory.
D)both the Parent Company Theory and the Proprietary Theory.

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Question 15

Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) is presented in the Shareholders' Equity section of the Balance Sheet under:
A) the Entity Theory.
B) the Proprietary Theory.
C) the Parent Company Theory.
D)both the Parent Company Extension Theory and the Proprietary Theory.

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Question 16

What would be the amount of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) appearing on the consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018), under the Proprietary Method, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000?
A) $0
B) $36,000
C) $45,000
D)The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

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Question 17

The Shareholders' Equity section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition would total what amount under the Entity Method?
A) $140,000
B) $185,000
C) $244,000
D)$270,000

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Question 18

When the acquisition differential is calculated and allocated, what will the consequence be of a "bargain purchase"?
A) The acquisition differential will always be negative.
B) The goodwill balance will always be negative.
C) The fair value of the assets will always have been overstated.
D)Both the acquisition differential and goodwill balances will always be negative.

Accepted Answer

A "bargain purchase" occurs when the fair value of the assets acquired exceeds the purchase price paid. In this case, there is no acquisition differential as the net assets acquired have a fair value greater than the purchase price. Therefore, the goodwill balance will always be negative.

Question 19

Assuming that the Proprietary Theory was applied, what would be the amount of Goodwill appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on the date of acquisition, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000 on August 1, 2018?
A) $72,000
B) $88,000
C) Nil
D)Cannot be determined from the information given.

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Question 20

Assuming the Entity Theory was applied, what would be the amount of Goodwill appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on the Date of acquisition, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000?
A) $88,000
B) $130,000
C) $137,000
D)$138,000

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Quiz 4: Consolidation of Non-Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

A business combination involves a contingent consideration. It is considered 70% probable that a payment of $500,000 will become payable three years after the acquisition date. Using a 7% discount rate, what liability should be recorded for the contingent consideration on the acquisition date?

If Parent Company purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000, the liabilities section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018) would total what amount under the Entity Method?

Which statement about the differences between consolidation methods permitted under ASPE and IFRS is true?

The focus of the consolidated financial statements on the shareholders of the parent company is characteristic of:

If the non-controlling interest at acquisition is based on the fair value of the subsidiary's identifiable net assets, which consolidation theory is being applied?

When the Non-Controlling Interest's share of the subsidiary's goodwill cannot be reliably determined, the method used to prepare consolidated financial statements is:

Assuming Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000; the assets section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018) would total what amount under the Entity Method?

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as equity, how is any change in its fair value accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?

Any goodwill on the subsidiary company's books on the date of acquisition:

IFRS permits several methods to be used to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary at the acquisition date. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) ?

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as a liability, how is any difference between the original estimate of the amount to be paid and the actual amount paid accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?

Which accounts differ on the consolidated balance sheet when Entity Theory compared to Parent Company Extension Theory?

Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) is presented under the Liabilities section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet using the:

Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) is presented in the Shareholders' Equity section of the Balance Sheet under:

What would be the amount of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) appearing on the consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition (August 1, 2018) , under the Proprietary Method, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000?

The Shareholders' Equity section of Parent's consolidated balance sheet on the date of acquisition would total what amount under the Entity Method?

When the acquisition differential is calculated and allocated, what will the consequence be of a "bargain purchase"?

Assuming that the Proprietary Theory was applied, what would be the amount of Goodwill appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on the date of acquisition, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000 on August 1, 2018?

Assuming the Entity Theory was applied, what would be the amount of Goodwill appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on the Date of acquisition, assuming that Parent purchased 80% of Sub Inc. for $180,000?