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Basic Consolidation – Example 2

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 5 years ago by Stephen Widberg.
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  • May 4, 2020 at 5:04 am #569890
    Whandhey
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    Hi,

    I would like to know the basis for reducing the investment in the associate amount as well as the Group’s retained earnings with the dividend received.

    My understanding prior to now was that the cash account will be debited with the dividend received and retained earnings credited with the same amount as the amount constitutes an income to the Group.

    ‘Wande.

    May 4, 2020 at 2:40 pm #569933
    Stephen Widberg
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    Associate = cost + share of associate’s RETAINED profit

    And, in the P&L – share of A’s PBT
    and, in OCI, – share of OCI

    End of knowledge! Bear in mind that you won’t be asked to do a full consolidation – just to find a couple of numbers.

    May 10, 2020 at 9:36 pm #570515
    Whandhey
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    Thank you!

    May 11, 2020 at 3:26 pm #570563
    Stephen Widberg
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    My pleasure

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