Appraise the appropriateness of the consolidation of consolidation method versus the indirect interest method for performing consolidation for the group.

Please note:
[In your answer, you have to explain which method is more appropriate and why, or if both methods are appropriate, explain why. In addition, if there is insufficient information to make your appraisal of the appropriateness of the two methods, list down the additional information you would need in order to make your appraisal of the appropriateness of the two methods.]