Learners will analyze ownership-interest changes, apply equity adjustments, and evaluate deconsolidation and discontinued-operation scenarios using real-world accounting rules. This course equips learners with the skills to interpret how ownership shifts, NCI movements, and loss of control affect consolidated financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP.

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Analyze ownership-interest changes, NCI movements, and equity adjustments in consolidated accounts.
Apply deconsolidation and discontinued-operation rules, including fair value measurement of retained interests.
Interpret the financial statement impact of loss of control under IFRS and US GAAP.
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December 2025
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This module introduces learners to the core principles governing changes in ownership interest, including how equity, control, and non-controlling interests (NCI) are measured and reported. Through foundational concepts, equity adjustments, and advanced ownership transactions, learners gain the analytical skills needed to interpret and apply standards for ownership changes within consolidated financial statements.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module guides learners through the accounting, measurement, and reporting implications of losing control over a subsidiary, including deconsolidation procedures and fair-value remeasurement. Learners further explore real-world examples covering discontinued operations, ownership changes, and NCI adjustments to strengthen their practical understanding of consolidated reporting frameworks.
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6 videos3 assignments
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