Using a Diagram, Explain the Difference Between a Functional, Product

question 19

Essay

Using a diagram, explain the difference between a functional, product, geographic, and matrix department.

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process of combining the financial statements of a parent company with those of its subsidiaries, to present accounts as if the group were a single entity.

Adjustments

Changes made to preliminary financial statement figures to correct errors, account for prepayments, accruals, or to reflect a more accurate representation of the financial position.

Acquisition Method

An accounting technique used in consolidating the financial statements of a group in which a new acquisition is included.

Business Combinations

Transactions in which one entity gains control over one or more other businesses, including mergers, purchases of net assets, and consolidations.