In this chapter, we discuss how Enron and other companies use variable interest entities (VIEs) to keep

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In this chapter, we discuss how Enron and other companies use variable interest entities (VIEs) to keep the effects of transactions and events off corporate balance sheets.
1. How does the FASB define a VIE? In other words, how does an entity qualify to be a VIE?
2. Is a company that meets the definition of a VIE required to consolidate the VIE?

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Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis Text and Cases

ISBN: 978-1118582794

11th edition

Authors: Richard G. Schroeder, Myrtle W. Clark, Jack Cathey

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