Accounting for Consolidations

Overview

Master consolidated financial statements for a parent company & subsidiaries. This course covers ASC Topic 810, focusing on the variable interest model, scope exceptions, and presentation and disclosure requirements, with illustrative examples to aid learning.

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Objectives

  • recognize scope exceptions to the consolidations guidance
  • identify the key steps involved in performing a consolidation analysis 
  • identify exceptions to the application of the variable interest entity model
  • identify steps to be performed if a scope exception to the variable interest model applies 
  • recognize key information related to variable interests 
  • differentiate between the disclosure requirements for reporting entities with interests in variable interest entities 
  • recognize key changes on the horizon related to the consolidation guidance

Designed For:

Practicing CPAs, both in public accounting and business and industry -- controllers, accountants, and other financial accounting personnel


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Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Prerequisites:
Familiarity with rules for consolidations and variable interest entity accounting

Advanced Preparation: None