CA InterAS 21 - consolidated reserves and surplus
How do we find the exact amount of reserves and surplus in consolidated accounts using analysis of profits?
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Consolidated Reserves & Surplus = Holding's own R&S + Holding's share of the subsidiary's POST-acquisition profits (after adjustments). Steps under analysis of profits (AS 21): 1. Split S's reserves and P&L balance as on the acquisition date into pre-acquisition (capital) and post-acquisition (revenue). 2. Pre-acquisition: H's share goes to cost of control (goodwill / capital reserve), and the minority share goes to minority interest. 3. Post-acquisition: H's share is added to consolidated R&S, and the minority share goes to minority interest. 4. Deduct adjustments such as unrealised profit on intra-group stock or extra depreciation on revaluation. 5. Any capital reserve on consolidation is also shown under R&S. Example: H owns 80% of S. S's P&L was 100 at acquisition and is 160 now. Post-acquisition profit = 60, and H's share = 48. So consolidated R&S = H's R&S + 48.
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