问题如下:
In 2010, if Cinnamon is deemed to have control over Cambridge, it will most likely account for its investment in Cambridge using:
选项:
A.the equity method.
B.the acquisition method.
C.proportionate consolidation.
解释:
B is correct.
If Cinnamon is deemed to have control over Cambridge, it would use the acquisition method to account for Cambridge and prepare consolidated financial statements. Proportionate consolidation is used for joint ventures; the equity method is used for some joint ventures and when there is significant influence but not control.
考点:关于投资分类以及会计方法的选择
解析:如果是大公司控股了小公司,那么该投资可以分类为business combination, 会计方法是 acquisition method,而合并报表的这个动作叫consolidation.
acquisition method :适用于control,百分百合并;
Proportionate consolidation:适用于 joint ventures,按比例合并;
equity method:适用于significant influence,反映在I/S(投资收益),B/S(投资项目)的一行。
为什么不能选PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION?老师说JV一般是EQUITY,或者是PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION。如果是这样,为什么不选按比例分配的?
另外PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION到底是否属于CONSOLIDATION?