Chapter SA2, Problem SA2.2.2P

To determine

Business combination:

Business combination refers to the combining of one or more business organizations in a single entity. The business combination leads to the formation of combined financial statements. After business combination, the entities having separate control merges into one having control over all the assets and liabilities. Merging and acquisition are types of business combinations.

Consolidated financial statements:

The consolidated financial statements refer to the combined financial statements of the entities which are prepared at the year-end. The consolidated financial statements are prepared when one organization is either acquired by the other entity or two organizations merged to form the new entity. The consolidated financial statements serve the purpose of both the entities about financial information.

Variable interest entity:

A legal business structure is known as variable interest entity when an investor has interest which is controlled even when not have majority of voting rights. Commonly VIE activities includes leasing, financial assets, research and development, hedging financial instruments, and other arrangements transfers. Primary beneficiary is a term which is used to designate that party having control over VIE’s financial interest.

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Complete a consolidated worksheet as of December 31, 2015 and the income distribution schedules.