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:

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Breakeven Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning a business is neither making a loss nor a profit.

Revenues

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the process of earning revenue; typically classified as fixed, variable, or periodic expenditures.