Rosie Corporation Has 70% Of The Outstanding Voting Stock

Rosie Corporation Has 70 Of The Outstanding Voting Stock Of Smith Cor

Rosie Corporation has 70% of the outstanding voting stock of Smith Corporation and 10% of the voting stock of Tommy Corporation. Smith also just spent $10,000 to acquire 20% of Tommy’s voting stock. Smith has issued irrevocable letters of credit to guarantee Tommy’s notes payable. In the current year, Tommy lost $100,000. How should the parties report the above arrangements in its consolidated financial statements? In APA format, approximately 300 words using FASB and GASB codification.

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The consolidation and accounting treatment of ownership interests and guarantees are governed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) codifications. When Rosie Corporation owns 70% of Smith Corporation, it generally consolidates Smith under the guidance of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810, "Consolidation," which mandates the consolidating of subsidiaries where control exists (FASB, 2021). This control is evidenced by the significant voting interest of over 50%, thus requiring Rosie to prepare consolidated financial statements that include Smith.

Regarding the 10% stake Rosie holds in Tommy Corporation, FASB ASC 962, "Health Care Entities," or more broadly ASC 810, differentiates between control and passive investments. Since Rosie owns less than 20%, this stake is classified as an investment accounted for under the cost method or fair value, unless there is evidence of control or significant influence, which would require equity method accounting (FASB, 2021). Given the minority interest and lack of control, this investment likely warrants recognition at fair value or cost.

Smith's expenditure of $10,000 to acquire a 20% interest in Tommy reflects an equity investment that could confer significant influence, particularly if Smith has the ability to influence operations or policies. Under ASC 323, "Investments—Equity Securities," such influence requires equity method accounting (FASB, 2021). Additionally, Smith's issuance of irrevocable letters of credit to guarantee Tommy’s notes payable suggests potential arrangements that should be disclosed as contingencies or off-balance-sheet arrangements, consistent with ASC 450, "Contingencies."

Tommy's $100,000 loss introduces considerations for the recognition of impairment losses or additional disclosures if the guarantee issued by Smith or Rosie is probable and estimable. Under GASB 70, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Financial Guarantees," similar principles apply for governmental entities (GASB, 2018). The guarantor’s obligation should be recognized if probable and measurable, impacting the financial statements accordingly.

In summary, Rosie consolidates Smith due to control, records its minority investment in Tommy under the appropriate equity or fair value method, and discloses guarantee arrangements, especially considering Tommy's loss, as contingent liabilities. Proper application of these standards ensures transparent and compliant financial reporting.

References

  • Financial Accounting Standards Board. (2021). ASC 810, Consolidation. FASB Codification.
  • Financial Accounting Standards Board. (2021). ASC 323, Investments—Equity Securities. FASB Codification.
  • Financial Accounting Standards Board. (2021). ASC 450, Contingencies. FASB Codification.
  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board. (2018). GASB Statement No. 70, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Financial Guarantees.
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