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 […]
Holding Companies: Problems and Solutions | Accounting
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Balance Sheets and Profit and Loss Accounts | Holding Companies
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In England the holding company is required to present, in addition to its normal balance sheet, a consolidated balance sheet covering the holding company and its subsidiaries and a consolidated profit and loss account. In India, the law does not insist on consolidated accounts but there is no doubt that for a clear picture, it […]
Dividends from Subsidiary Company
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In this article we will discuss about the Dividend from Subsidiary Company Pre-acquisition and Post Acquisition Profits along with Solved Illustrations. Dividend received by the holding company from its subsidiary out of pre-acquisition profits is treated as capital receipt; the journal entry for its record being as follows:— Dividend received from the subsidiary company out […]