Here is a compilation of top nine problems on holding companies with its relevant solutions. Problem 1 (Wholly Owned Subsidiary): Note: Investment which is made by the Holding Company in the form of shares of subsidiary company is replaced by the subsidiary company's assets and liabilities. Problem 2 (Goodwill): The following are the Balance Sheet of H and S as [...]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India issued Accounting Standard 23 on 'Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statement' effective in respect of accounting periods commencing on or after 1.4.2002. The accounting standard sets out principles and procedures on recognising, in the consolidated financial statements the effect of investment in associates on the financial positions and operating results [...]
Foreign subsidiary companies should be consolidated along with other subsidiary companies in the usual manner. This will be possible only if the trial balance of the foreign subsidiary is first converted into 'home' currency. The rules for conversion are the same as for foreign branches. There may, however, be subsidiary companies in some countries where the political or economic conditions [...]