When a dividend declared by a subsidiary results in an adjustment for impairment of the parent company’s investment in subsidiary asset, the following consolidation worksheet adjustment is required: a. Dr. Impairment loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Accumulated Impairment Loss b. Dr. Accumulated Impairment Loss Cr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary c. Dr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Investment in Subsidiary d. none of the above
Question
When a dividend declared by a subsidiary results in an adjustment for impairment of the parent company’s investment in subsidiary asset, the following consolidation worksheet adjustment is required: a. Dr. Impairment loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Accumulated Impairment Loss b. Dr. Accumulated Impairment Loss Cr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary c. Dr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Investment in Subsidiary d. none of the above
Solution
The correct answer is c. Dr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Investment in Subsidiary.
Here's the step-by-step explanation:
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When a subsidiary declares a dividend, it reduces its net assets. This means the value of the parent company's investment in the subsidiary also decreases.
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If the decrease in the value of the investment is so significant that it cannot be recovered, it is considered an impairment loss.
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The parent company needs to recognize this impairment loss in its financial statements. To do this, it debits (increases) the "Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary" account.
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At the same time, it credits (decreases) the "Investment in Subsidiary" account. This reflects the reduced value of the investment due to the impairment loss.
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Therefore, the correct consolidation worksheet adjustment is: Dr. Impairment Loss Investment in Subsidiary Cr. Investment in Subsidiary.
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