March 2003
Clarification
on Rules for Consolidation
Responding to the article “In GAAP We Trust, Part 2”
(News & Views, October 2002), the normal rules of consolidation require
more than 50% voting control, not 50% or more of equity.
Carl D. Harnick, CPA (Retired)
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