SCHEDULES

[F1Schedule 4AE+W+S Form and Content of Group Accounts]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 4A inserted (subject to the transitional and saving provisions in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6–9) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 5(2), 213(2), Sch. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F2 Associated undertakings]E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F2Sch. 4A inserted (subject to the transitional and saving provisions in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6–9) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 5(2), 213(2), Sch. 2

22(1)The interest of an undertaking in an associated undertaking, and the amount of profit or loss attributable to such an interest, shall be shown by the equity method of accounting (including dealing with any goodwill arising in accordance with paragraphs 17 to 19 and 21 of Schedule 4).

(2)Where the associated undertaking is itself a parent undertaking, the net assets and profits or losses to be taken into account are those of the parent and its subsidiary undertakings (after making any consolidation adjustments).

(3)The equity method of accounting need not be applied if the amounts in question are not material for the purpose of giving a true and fair view.