The Value Contribution of a Subsidiary of a Multinational Firm

question 47

Essay

The value contribution of a subsidiary of a multinational firm to the firm can be reported in the income statement or balance sheet of the consolidated firm. Explain the reporting of the changes in the value of a subsidiary as a result of the change in an exchange rate - changes to the income and the assets of the subsidiary - in the consolidated financial statements of the parent company.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric used to assess a company's profitability by comparing net income to sales; calculated as (Net Income / Sales) * 100.

Income From Operations

The earnings generated from a company’s core business activities, excluding any gains or losses from investments and other non-operational sources.

Invested Assets

Assets acquired by a company or individual as a means of generating future income.

Investment Turnover

A measure of a company's efficacy in using its assets to generate revenue, calculated by dividing sales by the average investment.