IFRS Consolidation and Group Accounting 3

Question 1

IFRS 12 requires disclosure of information about interests in other entities. Which of the following is a key disclosure required for subsidiaries?

Accepted Answer

Significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether the investor controls the investee

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The historical cost of the investment at acquisition date only

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The internal transfer pricing policy used between group entities

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The projected future cash flows of each subsidiary

Question 2

Under IFRS 10, what is a 'structured entity' (previously called a special purpose entity)?

Accepted Answer

An entity designed so that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor in determining control

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Any entity incorporated in a tax haven jurisdiction

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An entity with fewer than five shareholders

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Any entity formed specifically for a single transaction

Question 3

Under IFRS 10, what is the impact of potential voting rights (e.g., options or convertible instruments) when assessing whether an investor has power over an investee?

Accepted Answer

Potential voting rights are considered only when they are currently exercisable or convertible

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Potential voting rights are always ignored until exercised

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Potential voting rights are only considered if they have been formally approved by the investee's board

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Potential voting rights are given full weight regardless of whether they are currently exercisable

Question 4

When unrealized profits on intragroup transactions are eliminated in consolidation, which of the following correctly describes how the elimination affects the non-controlling interest?

Accepted Answer

The unrealized profit is eliminated and the impact is shared between the parent and NCI based on ownership percentages

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The full unrealized profit is absorbed by the parent's share only; NCI is unaffected

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The full unrealized profit is charged against the NCI only

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No adjustment is made to either the parent or NCI for unrealized profits

Question 5

Which accounting method must be used for joint ventures under IFRS 11?

Accepted Answer

The equity method per IAS 28

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Proportionate consolidation

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Full consolidation

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The cost method

Question 6

Under IFRS 3, which of the following items acquired in a business combination would NOT qualify for separate recognition as an identifiable intangible asset?

Accepted Answer

Assembled workforce (employee expertise)

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A customer list with contractual rights

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An internally generated brand name of the acquiree that meets separability criteria

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A non-compete agreement entered into with a former employee of the acquiree

Question 7

Under IFRS 3, what is the measurement period for finalizing the accounting for a business combination?

Accepted Answer

One year from the acquisition date

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30 days from the acquisition date

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6 months from the acquisition date

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Two years from the acquisition date