Question 1
Under Swiss GAAP FER 30, what consolidation method applies to a subsidiary that the group controls?
Correct Answer:
Acquisition method (Erwerbsmethode / Full Consolidation) incorporating 100% of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities, recognizing non-controlling interests (Minderheitsanteile) separately in equity
Question 2
Parent AG acquires 80% of Subsidiary B on 1 January 2025 for a purchase price of CHF 16,000,000 in cash. On that date, Subsidiary B's revalued net assets (identifiable fair value equity) amount to CHF 15,000,000. What is the Goodwill arising on consolidation under Swiss GAAP FER 30?
Correct Answer:
CHF 4,000,000 (Purchase price CHF 16.0M minus 80% of net assets CHF 12.0M)
Question 3
Under Swiss GAAP FER 30 (Para. 10 & 11), what are the two permitted accounting policy options for the subsequent treatment of acquired Goodwill in the consolidated financial statements?
Correct Answer:
Capitalization as an intangible asset with straight-line amortization over useful life (typically 5 years, max. 20 years), OR direct offset against consolidated equity (Verrechnung mit dem Eigenkapital) at acquisition date with shadow amortization in the notes
Question 4
During the financial year, Parent AG sells merchandise for CHF 2,000,000 to its 100% Subsidiary B at a profit margin of 25% on sales price (unrealized intercompany profit = CHF 500,000). At year-end, Subsidiary B still holds 40% of these goods in its inventory. What intercompany profit elimination entry (Zwischengewinneliminierung) must be made in the consolidated accounts under Swiss GAAP FER 30?
Correct Answer:
Debit Cost of Goods Sold / Operating Profit (Erfolgsrechnung) CHF 200,000 / Credit Consolidated Inventories (Vorräte) CHF 200,000
Question 5
A Swiss multinational group consolidates a foreign subsidiary domiciled in the Eurozone whose functional currency is EUR. Under Swiss GAAP FER 30 (Para. 20), what foreign currency translation method must be applied?
Correct Answer:
Closing Rate Method (Stichtagskursmethode): Balance sheet assets and liabilities translated at the closing rate on the balance sheet date; Income statement items translated at average rates for the period; resulting translation differences recognized directly in consolidated equity
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