Consolidation procedures, Loss of control Ind AS 27

14/09/2022 0 By indiafreenotes

Consolidation procedures

Intragroup balances, transactions, income, and expenses should be eliminated in full. Intragroup losses may indicate that an impairment loss on the related asset should be recognised. [IAS 27.24-25]

The financial statements of the parent and its subsidiaries used in preparing the consolidated financial statements should all be prepared as of the same reporting date, unless it is impracticable to do so. [IAS 27.26] If it is impracticable a particular subsidiary to prepare its financial statements as of the same date as its parent, adjustments must be made for the effects of significant transactions or events that occur between the dates of the subsidiary’s and the parent’s financial statements. And in no case may the difference be more than three months. [IAS 27.27]

Consolidated financial statements must be prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances. [IAS 27.28]

Minority interests should be presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, but separate from the parent’s shareholders’ equity. Minority interests in the profit or loss of the group should also be separately disclosed. [IAS 27.33]

Where losses applicable to the minority exceed the minority interest in the equity of the relevant subsidiary, the excess, and any further losses attributable to the minority, are charged to the group unless the minority has a binding obligation to, and is able to, make good the losses. Where excess losses have been taken up by the group, if the subsidiary in question subsequently reports profits, all such profits are attributed to the group until the minority’s share of losses previously absorbed by the group has been recovered. [IAS 27.35]

Partial disposal of an investment in a subsidiary

The accounting depends on whether control is retained or lost:

  • Partial disposal of an investment in a subsidiary while control is retained. This is accounted for as an equity transaction with owners, and gain or loss is not recognised.
  • Partial disposal of an investment in a subsidiary that results in loss of control. Loss of control triggers remeasurement of the residual holding to fair value. Any difference between fair value and carrying amount is a gain or loss on the disposal, recognised in profit or loss. Thereafter, apply IAS 28, IAS 31, or IAS 39, as appropriate, to the remaining holding.

Acquiring additional shares in the subsidiary after control is obtained

Acquiring additional shares in the subsidiary after control was obtained is accounted for as an equity transaction with owners (like acquisition of ‘treasury shares’). Goodwill is not remeasured.

Separate financial statements of the parent or investor in an associate or jointly controlled entity

In the parent’s/investor’s individual financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates, and jointly controlled entities should be accounted for either: [IAS 27.37]

  • at cost, or
  • in accordance with IAS 39.

The parent/investor shall apply the same accounting for each category of investments. Investments that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 shall be accounted for in accordance with that IFRS. [IAS 27.37] Investments carried at cost should be measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. The measurement of investments accounted for in accordance with IAS 39 is not changed in such circumstances. [IAS 27.38] An entity shall recognise a dividend from a subsidiary, jointly controlled entity or associate in profit or loss in its separate financial statements when its right to receive the dividend is established. [IAS 27.38A]

Disclosure

Disclosures required in consolidated financial statements: [IAS 27.40]

  • The nature of the relationship between the parent and a subsidiary when the parent does not own, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, more than half of the voting power,
  • The reasons why the ownership, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, of more than half of the voting or potential voting power of an investee does not constitute control,
  • The reporting date of the financial statements of a subsidiary when such financial statements are used to prepare consolidated financial statements and are as of a reporting date or for a period that is different from that of the parent, and the reason for using a different reporting date or period, and
  • The nature and extent of any significant restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to transfer funds to the parent in the form of cash dividends or to repay loans or advances.

Disclosures required in separate financial statements that are prepared for a parent that is permitted not to prepare consolidated financial statements: [IAS 27.41]

  • The fact that the financial statements are separate financial statements; that the exemption from consolidation has been used; the name and country of incorporation or residence of the entity whose consolidated financial statements that comply with IFRS have been produced for public use; and the address where those consolidated financial statements are obtainable,
  • A list of significant investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities, and associates, including the name, country of incorporation or residence, proportion of ownership interest and, if different, proportion of voting power held, and
  • A description of the method used to account for the foregoing investments.

Disclosures required in the separate financial statements of a parent, investor in a jointly controlled entity, or investor in an associate: [IAS 27.42]

  • The fact that the statements are separate financial statements and the reasons why those statements are prepared if not required by law,
  • A list of significant investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities, and associates, including the name, country of incorporation or residence, proportion of ownership interest and, if different, proportion of voting power held, and
  • A description of the method used to account for the foregoing investments.