Determine the consolidation method

The consolidation method to use when consolidating any unit is determined by:

  • Unit type
  • Specified override method (if any)
  • Calculated effective control percent and consolidation method ranges specified in Architect.
Unit Type Consolidation Method Used
Consolidation unit Full
Elimination unit Full
Ownership unit Full
Non-legal unit Full
Control holding unit Full
Holding unit or legal unit Determined by the first available criteria, in this order (assuming the methods and percent values are defined): (1) override method or (2) consolidation method defined by the effective control percent.

For information on how the consolidation method affects the posting of Ownership journals, see Posting ownership journals.