Group assets, liabilities and equity with intercompany balances cleared, foreign subsidiaries at closing rates and non-controlling interests shown in equity. Under IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, SFRS, AASB or Local GAAP.
| Between | Amount | Difference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG HoldCo · AU OpCo | 800 | 0 | Balanced |
| Account | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital · UK SubCo | 400 | |
| Investment in subsidiary · SG HoldCo | 400 |
| SGD '000 | Demo Group | SG HoldCoSGD | AU OpCoAUD | UK SubCoGBP | Elims/Adj |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 9,640 | 6,400 | 2,900 | 1,540 | (800)(1,200) |
| Total liabilities | (4,120) | (2,600) | (1,580) | (740) | 800 |
| Net assets | 5,520 | 3,800 | 1,320 | 800 | (400) |
Balances between group companies cancel out, and the parent's investment in each subsidiary is replaced by that subsidiary's assets and liabilities.
Equity shows what belongs to owners of the parent and what belongs to non-controlling interests, with each reserve on its own line.
By the time a balance reaches the consolidated balance sheet, it has been translated, split with NCI and adjusted for changes in ownership.
Foreign subsidiaries' assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate. The difference goes to the translation reserve, with the NCI share allocated to NCI. Currency translation →
NCI journals bring the minority share of each subsidiary's net assets into equity, measured the way your standard allows. NCI →
Acquisition and disposal journals keep the group balance sheet right when ownership changes. Changes that keep control go through the equity transaction reserve. Step acquisitions →
Liquidity, leverage and working capital reports run on the consolidated figures, for the group or any entity.
Current ratio and quick ratio, to see whether the group can meet what falls due.
Debt to equity, debt to assets, return on assets and return on equity.
Accounts receivable days, accounts payable days and days sales in inventory.
Step-by-step tutorials walk through the consolidated statements line by line, for each accounting standard.
Connect your entities, run the consolidation, and the consolidated balance sheet is ready for your standard.