Module 7
Module 7
Module 7
LESSON OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. Know joint arrangement and state its characteristics;
2. Know the difference between a joint operation and a joint venture;
3. Account for joint operations
4. Describe the accounting requirements for joint ventures
OVERVIEW
Accounting for interest in joint ventures and strategic alliances through joint control was previously
covered in the former PAS 31, Interests in Joint Ventures. The first version of the former PAS 31
was issued by the IASC in December 1990, a revised version was issued by the IASB in
December 2003, and in between then and the current PFRS 11, there were amendments made
for improvements. The change in approach is necessary to reflect more accurately the substance
of an entity’s involvement in joint arrangements.
ABSTRACTION
Joint Arrangement
Joint arrangement is “an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control.” (PFRS
11.4)
Contractual Arrangement
The existence of contractual arrangement for sharing of control over an investee distinguishes
interests in joint arrangements from other investments, such as investments in equity securities
measured at fair values (PFRS 9), investment in associate (PAS 28), and investment in subsidiary
(PFRS 3 and PFRS 10). PFRS 11 is not applicable in the absence of such an agreement.
The contractual arrangement establishes joint control over the joint arrangement. Such a
requirement ensures that no single party is in a position to control the activity unilaterally.
Joint Control
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY - GENERAL SANTOS CITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Joint control is “the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only
when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing
control.” (PFRS 11.7)
In contrast with significant influence and control, an investor obtains joint control over an investee
through a contractual agreement with fellow investors. Financial and operating decisions relating
to the joint arrangement’s activities require consent of each of the parties sharing joint control. No
single party obtains leverage over another in respect to voting rights over financial and operating
decisions.
Joint control exists when all parties sharing joint control over the arrangement act collectively in
directing the activities that significantly affect the returns of the arrangement.
An arrangement is considered a joint arrangement even if not all of the parties to the arrangement
have joint control. It is sufficient that at least two of those parties share joint control.
Party to a joint arrangement is “an entity that participates in a joint arrangement, regardless
of whether that entity has joint control of the arrangement.” (PFRS 11 - Appendix A)
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY - GENERAL SANTOS CITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
An entity applies judgement when determining the type of joint arrangement in which it is involved
by:
a. Considering its rights and obligations arising from the arrangement.
b. Assessing its rights and obligations in relation to the:
i. Structure and legal form of the arrangement,
ii. Terms of the contractual agreement, and
iii. Other facts and circumstances.
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY - GENERAL SANTOS CITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Management accounts are used for internal reporting purposes only. These are closed or
eliminated when general purpose financial statements are prepared. A management account may
take the form of a “Joint Operation” account as shown below:
Joint Operation
Merchandise Contributions xxx xxx Merchandise Withdrawals
Freight-In xxx xxx Purchase Returns, Discounts, and Allow.
Sales Returns, discounts, and Allow. xxx xxx Sales and other items of Income
Expenses xxx xxx Unsold merchandise, if any
Loss Profit
APPLICATION
Problem 1 (Joint Operation)
A, B, and C agreed to form a joint operation. Profit or loss of the joint operation shall be divided
equally. The following were the transactions during the year:
a. Inventory costing P100 was sent by A to B.
b. Freight paid by A on the inventories sent to B amounted to P5.
c. Cash of P200 was sent by C to B to be used to purchase additional inventories.
d. B purchased additional inventories amount to P250, P50 of which were made on
account of B.
e. Cash sales made by b amounted to P800.
f. Operating expenses amounting to P55 were paid by B using his own cash.
g. Unsold inventories at year-end amounted to P30.
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY - GENERAL SANTOS CITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANCY
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Using the T-Account shown above, compute the Profit/Loss of the Joint Operation. Your answer
must be P420 Profit. Note: account for the Unsold Inventory
Solution:
Initial Investment, 1/1/x1 P500,000
Share in Profit (1M x 30%) 300,000
Share in OCI (200T x 30%) 60,000
Less: Dividends (600T x 30%) (180,000)
Carrying Amount, 12/31/x1 P680,000
REFERENCES
BALOCATING, R. (2015). Advanced Accounting. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
Dayag, A. J. (2015). Advanced Accounting 1. Manila: Lajara Publishing House.
MILLAN, Z. V. (2018). Accounting for Special Transactions. Baguio City: Bandolin Enterprise.