Student
580 Points
Posted on 18 October 2011
When there are 3co.s to be consolidated like for eg.1,2,3
In indirect method you transfer the inter subsidary shareholdings to the respective subsidaries and then u proceed further consolidation.....like first u consolidate 2 and 3 companies and then proceed with the consolidation of all the three companies taking each to be an independent subsidary.......
While in direct method you dont adjust the inter subsidary shareholdings....ie., the step of consolidation of 2 and 3 priorly is eliminated and.....consolidation is merely done assuming each company to be independently related to the holding co......
The differance arises in the minority interest of the co. occupying the position of subsidary and simultaneously holding shares of other subsidary.............and the cap res....obtained while adjusting the cost of control........