This chapter aims to illustrate consolidated financial reporting according
to IPSAS by applying consolidation methods. Public sector combinations
according to IPSAS are introduced. The process of consolidated financial
reporting is explained by illustrating full consolidation comprising of
the four different procedures of consolidation and the application of the
equity method. The relevant steps are illustrated by short case examples.
This IPSAS-focused chapter informs about when consolidated financial
statements must be prepared, which entities must be included and by
which methods, how to set up the accounting records for consolidation
and relevant consolidation procedures.