The Calendar Year Parent and Affiliates Must Elect to File

question 126

Essay

The calendar year parent and affiliates must elect to file on a consolidated basis by 15 after the first consolidated tax year.

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount, recognized as an expense.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been expensed since the asset was put into use.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for global use.

Revaluation Model

An accounting method for periodically adjusting an asset's value on the balance sheet to reflect its current market value.