Partial Ownership Consolidations (Acquisition Method)
Having reviewed the basic concepts of accounting for a non-controlling interest, we now concentrate on the mechanical aspects of the consolidation process when an outside ownership is present. More specifically, we examine consolidations for time periods subsequent to the date of acquisition to analyze the full range of accounting complexities created by a non-controlling interest. As indicated previously, this discussion centers on the acquisition method as required under generally accepted accounting principles.
The acquisition method focuses on incorporating in the consolidated financial statements 100 percent of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities at their acquisition-date fair values. Note that subsequent to acquisition, changes in fair values for assets and liabilities are not recognized. Instead, the subsidiary assets acquired and liabilities assumed are reflected in future consolidated financial statements using their acquisition-date fair value net of subsequent amortizations(or possibly reduced for impairment).
The presence of a non-controlling interest does not dramatically alter the consolidation procedures presented in Chapter 3. the unamortized balance of the acquisition-date fair-value allocation must still be computed and included within the consolidated totals. Excess fair-value amortization expenses of these allocations are recognized each year as appropriate. Reciprocal balances are eliminated. Beyond these basic steps, the measurement and recognition of four non-controlling interest balances add a new dimension to the process of consolidating financial information. The parent company must determine and then enter each of these figures when constructing a worksheet:
• Non controlling interest in the subsidiary as of the beginning of the current year.
• Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest.
• Subsidiary dividends attributable to the non-controlling interest.
• Non controlling interest as of the end of the year (found by combining the three balances above).
Partial Ownership Consolidations (Acquisition Method) Having reviewed the basic concepts of accounting for a non-controlling interest, we now concentrate on the mechanical aspects of the consolidation process when an outside ownership is present. More specifically, we examine consolidations for time periods subsequent to the date of acquisition to analyze the full range of accounting complexities created by a non-controlling interest. As indicated previously, this discussion centers on the acquisition method as required under generally accepted accounting principles. The acquisition method focuses on incorporating in the consolidated financial statements 100 percent of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities at their acquisition-date fair values. Note that subsequent to acquisition, changes in fair values for assets and liabilities are not recognized. Instead, the subsidiary assets acquired and liabilities assumed are reflected in future consolidated financial statements using their acquisition-date fair value net of subsequent amortizations(or possibly reduced for impairment).The presence of a non-controlling interest does not dramatically alter the consolidation procedures presented in Chapter 3. the unamortized balance of the acquisition-date fair-value allocation must still be computed and included within the consolidated totals. Excess fair-value amortization expenses of these allocations are recognized each year as appropriate. Reciprocal balances are eliminated. Beyond these basic steps, the measurement and recognition of four non-controlling interest balances add a new dimension to the process of consolidating financial information. The parent company must determine and then enter each of these figures when constructing a worksheet:• Non controlling interest in the subsidiary as of the beginning of the current year.• Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest.• Subsidiary dividends attributable to the non-controlling interest.• Non controlling interest as of the end of the year (found by combining the three balances above).
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