WILEY

IFRS EDITION
Prepared by
Coby Harmon
University of California, Santa Barbara
12-1 Westmont College
 PREVIEW OF CHAPTER 12

Financial Accounting
IFRS 3rd Edition
Weygandt ● Kimmel ● Kieso
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 CHAPTER

12 Investments
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Discuss why corporations invest in debt and share securities.

2. Explain the accounting for debt investments.

3. Explain the accounting for share investments.

4. Describe the use of consolidated financial statements.

5. Indicate how debt and share investments are reported in financial

statements.

6. Distinguish between short-term and long-term investments.

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 Why Corporations Invest
Learning Objective
Corporations purchase investments in 1
Discuss why
debt or share securities for one of three corporations invest in
debt and share
reasons.
1. Corporation may have excess cash.
securities.

2. To generate earnings from investment income.

3. For strategic reasons.

Illustration 12-1
Temporary investments
and the operating cycle

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 Why Corporations Invest

Question
Which of the following is not a primary reason why
corporations invest in debt and equity securities?
a. They wish to gain control of a competitor.
b. They have excess cash.
c. They wish to move into a new line of business.
d. They are required to by law.

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 Accounting for Debt Investments
Learning
Investments in government and corporation Objective 2
Explain the
bonds. accounting for
debt investments.

Entries are made to record

1. the acquisition,
2. the interest revenue, and
3. the sale.

Recording Acquisition of Bonds

Cost includes all expenditures necessary to acquire
these investments, such as the price paid plus
brokerage fees (commissions), if any.
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 Recording Bond Interest

Calculate and record interest revenue based upon the

 carrying value of the bond
 times the interest rate
 times the portion of the year the bond is
outstanding.

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 Recording Sale of Bonds

 Credit the investment account for the cost of the

bonds.
 Record as a gain or loss
► any difference between the net proceeds from the
sale (sales price less brokerage fees) and
► the cost of the bonds.

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 Accounting for Debt Investments

Illustration: Kuhl NV acquires 50 Doan SA 8%, 10-year,

€1,000 bonds on January 1, 2017, for €50,000. The entry to
record the investment is:

Jan. 1 Debt Investments 50,000

Cash 50,000

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 Accounting for Debt Investments

Kuhl NV acquires 50 Doan SA 8%, 10-year, €1,000 bonds on

January 1, 2017, for €50,000. The bonds pay interest
annually on January 1. If Kuhl NV’s fiscal year ends on
December 31, prepare the entry to accrue interest earned by
December 31.

Dec. 31 Interest Receivable 4,000 *

Interest Revenue 4,000

* (€50,000 x 8% = €4,000)
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 Accounting for Debt Investments

Kuhl reports Interest Receivable as a current asset in the

statement of financial position. It reports Interest Revenue
under “Other income and expense” in the income statement.
Kuhl reports receipt of the interest on January 1 as follows.

Jan. 1 Cash 4,000

Interest Receivable 4,000

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 Accounting for Debt Investments

Assume that Kuhl NV receives net proceeds of €54,000 on the

sale of the Doan SA bonds on January 1, 2018, after receiving
the interest due. Prepare the entry to record the sale of the
bonds.

Jan. 1 Cash 54,000

Debt Investments 50,000
Gain on Sale of Debt Investments 4,000

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 Accounting for Debt Investments

Question
Hanes Company sells debt investments costing £26,000
for £28,000, plus accrued interest that has been recorded.
In journalizing the sale, credits are to:
a. Debt Investments and Loss on Sale of Debt
Investments.
b. Debt Investments, Gain on Sale of Debt Investments,
and Interest Receivable.
c. Share Investments and Interest Receivable.
d. No correct answer is given.
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 Investor Insight Hey, I Thought It Was Safe?
It is often stated that bond investments are safer than share investments. After all,
with an investment in bonds, you are guaranteed return of principal and interest
payments over the life of the bonds. However, here are some other factors you may
want to consider:
• In 2013, the value of bonds fell by 2% due to interest rate risk. That is, when
interest rates rise, it makes the yields paid on existing bonds less attractive. As a
result, the price of the existing bond you are holding falls.
• While interest rates are currently low, it is likely that they will increase in the
future. If you hold bonds, there is a real possibility that the value of your bonds
will be reduced.
• Credit risk also must be considered. Credit risk means that a company may not
be able to pay back what it borrowed. Former bondholders in companies that
declared bankruptcy saw their bond values drop substantially.
An advantage of a bond investment over shares is that if you hold it to maturity, you
will receive your principal and also interest payments over the life of the bond. But
if you have to sell your bond investment before maturity, you may be facing a roller
coaster regarding its value.

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Waldo AG had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
Jan. 1, 2017 Purchased 30, €1,000 Hillary AG 10% bonds for
€30,000. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2017.
Jan. 1, 2018 Received interest on Hillary AG bonds.
Jan. 1, 2018 Sold 15 Hillary AG bonds for €14,600.
Dec. 31, 2018 Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2018.
Journalize the transactions.
Jan. 1, 2017

Debt Investments 30,000

Cash 30,000

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Waldo AG had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
Jan. 1, 2017 Purchased 30, €1,000 Hillary AG 10% bonds for
€30,000. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2017.
Jan. 1, 2018 Received interest on Hillary AG bonds.
Jan. 1, 2018 Sold 15 Hillary AG bonds for €14,600.
Dec. 31, 2018 Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2018.
Journalize the transactions.
Dec. 31, 2017

Interest Receivable 3,000

Interest Revenue (€30,000 × 10%) 3,000

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Waldo AG had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
Jan. 1, 2017 Purchased 30, €1,000 Hillary AG 10% bonds for
€30,000. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2017.
Jan. 1, 2018 Received interest on Hillary AG bonds.
Jan. 1, 2018 Sold 15 Hillary AG bonds for €14,600.
Dec. 31, 2018 Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2018.
Journalize the transactions.
Jan. 1, 2018

Cash 3,000
Interest Receivable 3,000

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Waldo AG had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
Jan. 1, 2017 Purchased 30, €1,000 Hillary AG 10% bonds for
€30,000. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2017.
Jan. 1, 2018 Received interest on Hillary AG bonds.
Jan. 1, 2018 Sold 15 Hillary AG bonds for €14,600.
Dec. 31, 2018 Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2018.
Journalize the transactions.
Jan. 1, 2018

Cash 14,600
Loss on Sale of Debt Investments 400
Debt Investments (€30,000 × 15/30) 15,000
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Waldo AG had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
Jan. 1, 2017 Purchased 30, €1,000 Hillary AG 10% bonds for
€30,000. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2017.
Jan. 1, 2018 Received interest on Hillary AG bonds.
Jan. 1, 2018 Sold 15 Hillary AG bonds for €14,600.
Dec. 31, 2018 Accrued interest on Hillary AG bonds in 2018.
Journalize the transactions.
Dec. 31, 2018

Interest Receivable 1,500

Interest Revenue (€15,000 × 10%) 1,500

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 Accounting for Share Learning
Objective 3
Investments Explain the
accounting for
Investor’s Ownership Interest in Investee’s share
investments.
Ordinary Shares

0 ------------------20% -------------- 50% -------------------- 100%

No significant Significant Control usually
influence on influence on exists
Investee Investee
Investment valued on
Investment Investment parent’s books using Cost
valued using valued using Method or Equity Method
Cost Method Equity (investment eliminated in
Method Consolidation)

The accounting depends on the extent of the investor’s influence over the
operating and financial affairs of the issuing corporation (the Investee).
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 Accounting for Share Investments

Holding of Less Than 20%

 Companies use the cost method.
 Investment is recorded at cost and revenue recognized
only when cash dividends are received.
 Cost includes all expenditures necessary to acquire
these investments, such as the price paid plus any
brokerage fees (commissions), if any.

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 Holding of Less than 20%

RECORDING ACQUISITION OF SHARE

INVESTMENTS
Illustration: On July 1, 2017, Lee Ltd. acquires 1,000 shares
(10% ownership) of Beal Ltd. Lee pays HK$405 per share.
The entry for the purchase is:

July 1 Share Investments 405,000

Cash 405,000

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 Holding of Less than 20%

RECORDING DIVIDENDS
Illustration: During the time Lee owns the shares, it makes
entries for any cash dividends received. If Lee receives a
HK$20 per share dividend on December 31, the entry is:

Dec. 31 Cash 20,000

Dividend Revenue 20,000

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 Holding of Less than 20%

RECORDING SALE OF SHARE

Illustration: Assume that Lee Corporation receives net
proceeds of HK$395,000 on the sale of its Beal shares on
February 10, 2018. Because the shares cost HK$405,000,
Lee incurred a loss of HK$10,000. The entry to record the
sale is:

Feb. 10
Cash 395,000
Loss on Sale of Share Investments 10,000
Share Investments 405,000

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 Accounting for Share Investments

Holdings Between 20% and 50%

Equity Method: Record the investment at cost and
subsequently adjusts the investment account each period
for the
 investor’s share of the associate’s net income and
 dividends received by the investor.

If investor’s share of investee’s losses exceeds the carrying amount of the

investment, the investor ordinarily should discontinue applying the equity
method.

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 Holdings Between 20% and 50%

Illustration: Milar plc acquires 30% of the ordinary shares of Beck

plc for ₤120,000 on January 1, 2017. For 2017, Beck reports net
income of ₤100,000 and paid dividends of ₤40,000. Prepare the
entries for these transactions.

Jan. 1 Share Investments 120,000

Cash 120,000

Dec. 31 Share Investments (₤100,000 x 30%) 30,000

Revenue from Share Investments 30,000

Dec. 31 Cash (₤40,000 x 30%) 12,000

Share Investments 12,000
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 Holdings Between 20% and 50%

Illustration: Milar plc acquires 30% of the ordinary shares of Beck

plc for ₤120,000 on January 1, 2017. For 2017, Beck reports net
income of ₤100,000 and paid dividends of ₤40,000. Prepare the
entries for these transactions.

After Milar posts the transactions for the year, its investment
and revenue accounts will show the following.

Illustration 12-4
Investment and revenue accounts after posting

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 Holdings Between 20% and 50%

Question
Assume that Horicon NV acquired 25% of the ordinary
shares of Sheboygan NV on January 1, 2017, for
€300,000. During 2017, Sheboygan reported net income of
€160,000 and paid total dividends of €60,000. If Horicon
uses the equity method to account for its investment, the
balance in the investment account on December 31, 2017,
will be:
a. €300,000 c. €400,000.
b. €325,000. d. €340,000.

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 Accounting for Stock Investments
Learning Objective 4
Describe the use of
Holdings of More than 50% consolidated financial
statements.
 Parent company - A company that owns more than 50%
of the ordinary shares of another entity.
 Subsidiary (affiliated) company - entity whose shares
the parent company owns.
 Parent generally prepares consolidated financial
statements.

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 Holdings of More than 50%

Consolidated statements indicate the magnitude and scope

of operations of the companies under common control.

Illustration 12-5
Examples of consolidated companies and their subsidiaries

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 Accounting Across the Organization
Who’s in Control?
adidas (DEU) owns 100% of the shares of Rockport (USA). The ordinary
shareholders of adidas elect the board of directors of the company, who, in turn,
select the officers and managers of the company. adidas’s board of directors
controls the property owned by the corporation, which includes the ordinary shares
of Rockport. Thus, they are in a position to elect the board of directors of Rockport
and, in effect, control its operations. These relationships are graphically illustrated
below.

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Rho Jean Ltd. acquired 5% of the 400,000 ordinary shares of Stillwater Ltd.
at a total cost of NT$60 per share on May 18, 2017. On August 30,
Stillwater declared and paid a NT$750,000 dividend. On December 31,
Stillwater reported net income of NT$2,440,000 for the year.

Prepare all necessary journal entries for 2017.

May 18 Share Investments (400,000 × 5% × NT$60) 1,200,000

Cash 1,200,000

Aug. 30 Cash 37,500

Dividend Revenue (NT$750,000 × 5%) 37,500

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Natal, Ltd. obtained significant influence over North Sails by buying 40% of
North Sails’ 60,000 outstanding ordinary shares at a cost of NT$120 per
share on January 1, 2017. On April 15, North Sails declared and paid a
cash dividend of NT$450,000. On December 31, North Sails reported net
income of NT$1,200,000 for the year.

Prepare all necessary journal entries for 2017.

Jan. 1 Share Investments (60,000 × 40% × NT$120) 2,880,000

Cash 2,880,000

Apr. 15 Cash 180,000

Share Investments (NT$450,000 × 40%) 180,000

Dec. 31 Share Investments (NT$1,200,000 × 40%) 480,000

Revenue from Share Investments 480,000
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 Valuing and Reporting Investments
Learning Objective 5
Categories of Securities Indicate how debt and share
investments are reported in financial
statements.

DEBT INVESTMENTS are classified into two categories:

 Trading securities
 Held-for-collection securities

SHARE INVESTMENTS are classified into two categories:

 Trading securities
 Non-trading securities

These guidelines apply to all debt securities and to those share

investments in which the holdings are less than 20%.

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 Valuing and Reporting Investments

Categories of Securities

Illustration 12-6
Valuation guidelines

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 Categories of Securities

TRADING SECURITIES
 Companies hold trading securities with the intention of
selling them in a short period (generally less than a month).
 Trading means frequent buying and selling.
 Companies report trading securities at fair value, and report
changes from cost as part of net income.
 Classified as current asset.

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 TRADING SECURITIES

Illustration: Investments of Pace SA are classified as

trading securities on December 31, 2017. Illustration 12-7
Valuation of trading securities

The adjusting entry for Pace is:

Dec. 31 Fair Value Adjustment—Trading 7,000

Unrealized Gain—Income
7,000
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 TRADING SECURITIES

Illustration 12-8 shows the cost and fair values for investments that
Pace classified as trading securities on December 31, 2018.
Illustration 12-8
Valuation of trading securities

The adjusting entry for Pace is:

Dec. 31 Unrealized Loss—Income 12,000

Fair Value Adjustment—Trading 12,000

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 Categories of Securities

NON-TRADING SECURITIES
 These securities can be classified as current assets or
as non-current assets, depending on the intent of
management.
 Procedure for determining fair value and the unrealized
gain or loss for these securities is the same as for trading
securities.
 Companies report securities at fair value, and report
changes from cost as a component of equity.

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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES

Illustration: Assume that Ingrao AG has two securities that it

classifies as non-trading. Illustration 12-9
Valuation of non-trading securities

The adjusting entry for Ingrao AG is:

Dec. 31 Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity 9,537

Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading 9,537

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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES Illustration 12-10
Comprehensive income
statement

Closing entry at December 31, 2017, to transfer the Unrealized Gain

or Loss—Equity to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 9,537
Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity 9,537
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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES

Illustration 12-11
Presentation of accumulated other comprehensive
income in statement of financial position

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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES

Ingrao’s non-trading securities on December 31, 2018,

its second year of operations. Illustration 12-12
Valuation of non-trading securities

It has a €9,537 credit balance from the previous year, so Ingrao

must debit its Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading account by
€11,174 (€9,537 + €1,637) to achieve a €1,637 debit balance.
Dec. 31 Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading 11,174
(2018)
Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity 11,174
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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES Illustration 12-13
Comprehensive income
statement

Closing entry at December 31, 2018, to transfer the Unrealized Gain

or Loss—Equity to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity 11,174
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 11,174
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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES

Illustration 12-14
Presentation of accumulated other comprehensive
income in statement of financial position

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 NON-TRADING SECURITIES

Question
In the statement of financial position, a debit balance in
Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity results in a(n):
a. increase to equity.
b. decrease to equity.
c. loss in the income statement.
d. loss in the retained earnings statement.

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Some of Chengdu Ltd.’s investment securities are classified as trading
securities and some are classified as non-trading. The cost and fair value of
each category at December 31, 2017, are shown as follows.

At December 31, 2016, the Fair Value Adjustment—Trading account had a debit
balance of ¥92,000, and the Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading account had a
credit balance of ¥57,500. Prepare the required journal entries for each group of
securities for December 31, 2017.

Trading securities:
Unrealized Loss—Income (¥92,000 − ¥13,000) 79,000
Fair Value Adjustment—Trading 79,000
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Some of Chengdu Ltd.’s investment securities are classified as trading
securities and some are classified as non-trading. The cost and fair value of
each category at December 31, 2017, are shown as follows.

At December 31, 2016, the Fair Value Adjustment—Trading account had a debit
balance of ¥92,000, and the Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading account had a
credit balance of ¥57,500. Prepare the required journal entries for each group of
securities for December 31, 2017.

Non-trading securities:
Fair Value Adjustment—Non-Trading 83,500
Unrealized Gain or Loss—Equity (¥57,500 + ¥26,000) 83,500
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 Statement of Financial Position
Presentation
Learning Objective 6
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Distinguish between short-
term and long-term
investments.
Also called marketable securities, are
securities held by a company that are
(1) readily marketable and
(2) intended to be converted into cash within the next year
or operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Investments that do not meet both criteria are classified as

long-term investments.

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 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Illustration 12-15
Presentation of short-term investments

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 Presentation of Realized and Unrealized
Gain or Loss

In the income statement, companies report gains and losses

in the non-operating activities section under the categories
listed in Illustration 12-16.

Illustration 12-16
Non-operating items related to investments

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 Presentation of Realized and Unrealized
Gain or Loss

In the statement of financial position, companies report in the

equity section accumulated other comprehensive income or
loss. Illustration 12-17
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

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 Illustration 12-18
Classified statement
of financial position

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 Illustration 12-18
Classified statement
of financial position

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 Consolidated Financial
APPENDIX 12A
Statements
Learning Objective 7
Consolidated Statement of Describe the form and content
of consolidated financial
statements as well as how to
Financial Position prepare them.

 Companies prepare consolidated statements of

financial position from the individual statement of their
affiliated companies.
 Transactions between the affiliated companies are
identified as intercompany transactions and are
eliminated in consolidation.

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 Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position
Illustration: Assume that on January 1, 2017, Powers plc pays
₤150,000 in cash for 100% of Serto plc’s ordinary shares. Powers
records the investment at cost.
The combined totals do not represent a consolidated statement of
financial position, because there has been a double-counting of assets
and equity in the amount of ₤150,000.

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 Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position

Illustration 12A-1
Combined and consolidated data
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 COST EQUAL TO BOOK VALUE

Illustration 12A-2
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 COST ABOVE BOOK VALUE

Illustration: Assume the same data used above, except that

Powers plc pays ₤165,000 in cash for 100% of Serto’s
ordinary shares. The excess of cost over book value is
₤15,000 (₤165,000 - ₤150,000).

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 COST ABOVE BOOK VALUE Illustration 12A-3
Worksheet—Cost
above book value

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 CONTENT OF A CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Illustration: The prior worksheet shows an excess of cost over

book value of ₤15,000. In the consolidated statement of
financial position, Powers first allocates this amount to specific
assets, such as inventory and plant equipment, if their fair
market values on the acquisition date exceed their book values.
Any remainder is considered to be goodwill. For Serto
Company, assume that the fair market value of property and
equipment is ₤155,000. Thus, Powers allocates ₤10,000 of the
excess of cost over book value to property and equipment, and
the remainder, ₤5,000, to goodwill.

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 CONTENT OF A CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Illustration 12A-4
Consolidated statement of financial position
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 Consolidated Income Statement

 Statement shows the results of operations of affiliated

companies as though they are one economic unit.
 All intercompany revenue and expense transactions must
be eliminated.
 A worksheet facilitates the preparation of consolidated
income statements in the same manner as it does for the
statement of financial position.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP Learning Objective 8
Compare the accounting for
investments under IFRS and
U.S. GAAP.
Key Points
Similarities
 Both IFRS and GAAP use the same criteria to determine whether the equity
method of accounting should be used—that is, significant influence with a
general guide of over 20% ownership. IFRS uses the term associate
investment rather than equity investment to describe its investment
under the equity method.
 Under IFRS, both the investor and an associate company should follow the
same accounting policies. As a result, in order to prepare financial
information, adjustments are made to the associate’s policies to conform to
the investor’s books. GAAP does not have that requirement.
 Both IFRS and GAAP use held-for-collection (debt investments), trading
(both debt and equity investments), and non-trading equity investment
classifications. These classifications are based on the business model used
to manage the investments and the type of security.
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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
Key Points
Similarities
 The accounting for trading investments is the same between GAAP and
IFRS. Also, held-for-collection investments are accounted for at amortized
cost. Gains and losses on non-trading equity investments (IFRS) are
reported in other comprehensive income.
 Unrealized gains and losses related to non-trading securities are reported in
other comprehensive income under GAAP and IFRS. These gains and
losses that accumulate are then reported in the statement of financial
position.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
Key Points
Differences
 The basis for consolidation under IFRS is control. Under GAAP, a bipolar
approach is used, which is a risk-and-reward model (often referred to as a
variable-entity approach) and a voting-interest approach. However, under
both systems, for consolidation to occur, the investor company must
generally own 50% of another company.
 Under GAAP, companies use Other Revenues and Gains or Other Expenses
and Losses in its income statement presentation. Under IFRS, companies
will generally classify these items as unusual items or financial items.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
Looking to the Future
As indicated earlier, both the FASB and IASB have indicated (conceptually)
that they believe that all financial instruments should be reported at fair value
and that changes in fair value should be reported as part of net income.
However, both the FASB and IASB have decided to permit amortized cost for
debt investments held-for-collection. Hopefully, they will eventually arrive at
fair value measurement for all financial instruments.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
A Look at IFRS
GAAP Self-Test Questions
Under GAAP, the equity method of accounting for long-term
investments in ordinary shares should be used when the investor
has significant influence over an investee and owns:
a) between 20% and 50% of the investee’s ordinary shares.
b) 30% or more of the investee’s ordinary shares.
c) more than 50% of the investee’s ordinary shares.
d) less than 20% of the investee’s ordinary shares.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
A Look at IFRS
GAAP Self-Test Questions
Under GAAP, unrealized gains on non-trading share investments
should:
a) be reported as other revenues and gains in the income
statement as part of net income.
b) be reported as other gains on the income statement as part
of net income.
c) not be reported on the income statement or statement of
financial position.
d) be reported as other comprehensive income.

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 A Look at U.S. GAAP
A Look at IFRS
GAAP Self-Test Questions
Under GAAP, the unrealized loss on trading investments should
be reported:
a) as part of other comprehensive loss reducing net income.
b) on the income statement reducing net income.
c) as part of other comprehensive loss not affecting net
income.
d) directly to equity bypassing the income statement.

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