IFRS Permits Several Methods to Be Used to Determine the Fair

question 13

Multiple Choice

IFRS permits several methods to be used to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary at the acquisition date. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method to determine the fair value of the non-controlling interest (NCI) ?

• A) The NCI may be valued at the market value of the subsidiary's shares.
• B) The NCI may be valued by determining the fair value of the business by means of an independent business valuation and then deducting the fair value of the controlling interest.
• C) The NCI may be valued proportionately to the price paid by the parent for its controlling interest.
• D)The NCI may be valued at the fair value of the subsidiary's identifiable net assets.

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities required to produce each product or service, aiming for more precise cost allocation.

Overhead Cost

All indirect costs associated with the operation of a business, including administrative expenses, depreciation, and utilities.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that identifies activities in an organization and assigns the cost of each activity to all products and services according to the actual consumption.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, calculated by multiplying the number of machines used by the number of hours they operate.