Why Might the Fair Value of the Non-Controlling Interest in a Subsidiary

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Essay

Why might the fair value of the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary on the date that it is acquired in a business combination not be proportionate to the price per share paid by the parent company to acquire control? How do the IFRS recognize this?

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Definitions:

U.S. Fishery

Represents the fishing industry within the United States, encompassing the management, harvest, and sale of fish and seafood within both domestic and international markets.

Dollar Terms

Financial measurements or transactions denoted in U.S. dollars, commonly used in international finance to compare values across countries.

Sea Scallop

A species of scallop found in the marine environment known for its edible adductor muscle, often considered a delicacy.

Individual Transferable Quotas

Regulatory tools that allocate the total allowable catch of fishery resources among individual fishers or companies, who can then trade these rights.