Holding Co. Doubt

CA Sahil Singla.. (Service Tax ) (3746 Points)

07 July 2011  

Question is related to  consolidated Balance sheets as per AS 21-

In case dividend is proposed by Subsidiary co., & same is included in debtors of Holding Co. as it's  receivables , then what is the need of deducting the same amount in balance sheet from debtors ? how this is a contra item ?