Back to basics: Consolidation—Determining the primary beneficiary

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 identifying a VIE’s primary beneficiary, including assessing power over the entity’s most significant activities, evaluating economic exposure, and considering related-party interests. This episode is part of our new Back to basics series, where throughout the year, we’ll revisit c...