Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

Text us your thoughts on this episodeWe conclude our miniseries on consolidation accounting with an episode on identifying the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the reporting entity required to consolidate the VIE. In this episode, we discuss:3:15 – Determining which entity should consolidate the VIE6:07 – The primary beneficiary power criterion17:35 – The primary beneficiary economics criterion 21:17 – Related party impacts on the VIE model26:00 – Ongoing reassessment of the primary beneficiary For more information on this topic, read chapter 5 of our Consolidation guide. Also, for an overview of the consolidation framework, listen to the first two episodes in this miniseries, The consolidation framework – Getting started and The consolidation framework – Identifying a VIE. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for episodes on other topics. Matt Sabatini is a partner in PwC's National Office who helps clients and engagement teams navigate the accounting and financial reporting for c