Back to basics: Consolidation—Determining the primary beneficiary

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Sep 3, 202631:01Business

We’re continuing our refresher series on consolidation accounting. In this episode, learn how to determine which party, if any, should consolidate a variable interest entity (VIE). We explore key considerations for ident...

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