alleryStart learning →What offsets one group company's payables on consolidation?
AThe goodwill of the group
BThe share capital of the parent
CThe closing stock of the buyer
DReceivables of another group firm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Receivables of another group firm
One company's payable to a group member is the other's receivable, so they cancel on consolidation.
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