Equity method sparks curiosity

Multiple-choice questions. In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please reread the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. What does the equity method include in the financial statements?

  2. How should contingent consideration be included on acquisition?

  3. Which, if any, of the following statements are true? Statement 1, the equity method is applied to accounting for associates, or Statement 2, the equity method is applied to accounting for joint ventures

  4. What is the proposed treatment for transactions with an associate?

  5. An entity should account for an investment as an associate with what level of power?

  6. What standard is the exposure draft looking to adjust?

  7. Where will share of profit or loss of the associate be shown in the statement of profit or loss under IFRS 18?

  8. Which of these statements is true regarding the proposals to cost? Statement 1, Contingent consideration should be included at fair value, or Statement 2, Any previously held equity is remeasured to fair value

  9. When does the comment period for the Exposure draft end?

  10. Which, if any, of the following statements is correct? Statement 1, The equity method can be used for subsidiaries in a company's individual financial statements, or Statement 2, The exposure draft seeks to clarify what is meant by significant influence

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