Only the differences found in these balances affect the consolidation process when another method is applied. Thus, any time after the acquisition date, accounting for these three balances is of special importance.
To illustrate the modifications required by the adoption of an alternative accounting method, the consolidation of 31, 2014, is reconstructed.
Only one differing factor is introduced: the method by which Parrot accounts for its investment. Exhibit 3.9 presents the 2014 consolidation based on Parrot's use of the initial value method. Exhibit 3.10 demonstrates this same process assuming that the parent applied the partial equity method. Each entry on these worksheets is labeled to correspond with the 2014 consolidation in which the parent used the equity method (Exhibit 3.5).
Furthermore, differences with the equity method (both on the parent company records and with the consolidation entries) are highlighted on each of the worksheets.