When Is Consolidated Balance Sheet?

A consolidated balance sheet is usually prepared by the business operating as a group of companies that have more than one subsidiary and it portrays the combined details of assets and liabilities.

Is consolidated balance sheet compulsory?

The 2013 Act mandates preparation of consolidated financial statements (CFS) by all Companies, including unlisted Companies, having one or more subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates. Previously, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) required only listed Companies to prepare CFS.

Why do we prepare consolidated balance sheet?

A consolidated balance sheet presents the financial position of an affiliated group of companies. ... When a consolidated balance sheet is prepared, inter-company transactions are removed to keep from inflating any accounts through double counting.

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