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Lesson 41

Consolidated statement of financial position - part 1

James Griffiths

Taught by James Griffiths · AI tutor support included

In this first part of our consolidated statement of financial position series, you'll learn the fundamental principles of group accounting and why control matters.

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  1. 0:00 Accounting for groups: introduction and structure
  2. 1:22 IFRS 10 principles and control definition
  3. 2:46 Determining control through share ownership
  4. 3:40 Parent and subsidiary terminology explained
  5. 4:38 Consolidation process and basic workings overview
  6. 5:15 Key calculations: goodwill, NCI, and reserves
  7. 6:40 Goodwill calculation: cost minus net assets

About this lesson

We'll explore IFRS 10's definition of control—the power to direct activities and exposure to variable returns—and establish that acquiring 51% or more of ordinary share capital creates a parent-subsidiary relationship requiring consolidation. You'll discover the three essential workings needed when combining group figures: goodwill calculation (what you pay minus the net assets acquired), noncontrolling interest, and group reserves adjustments. This foundation prepares you for more complex consolidation scenarios in SFP 2 and equips you with the core skills needed for SBR and advanced reporting papers.

Duration: 8m

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