This thesis deals with the preparation of consolidated financial statements of the com-pany and the subsequent assessment of the performance of the consolidated group. The main part deal with scien-characterization methods consolidation, procedure for the pre-paration of consolidated financial statements and exclusion relations. Theoretical knowledge is then ap-forged to a specific preparation of the consolidated financial sta-tements of the company.

This master thesis deals with the issue of consolidated financial statement. It is focused on incorporating of a new subsidiary item into the consolidation using the equivalent method. Subsequently, the performance of the newly formed group is assessed in comparison with the original consolidation unit. Throughout the theoretical part chapters, all significant principles, procedures and methods of the financial statement consolidation are described and analyzed. In practical part, the results of the consolidated financial statement are inerpreted and analyzed. The very last part of the thesis contains proposals to improve and increase effectivity of the group of companies.

This diploma thesis is aimed at assessing the existence of synergistic effects of the selected consolidated entities in the Czech Republic. Using specific financial metrics, the objective of this thesis is to identify the synergistic effects which occur among five consolidated entities operating in the area of property. Measurement and evaluation are performed pursuant to analysis of financial statements as well as qualitative data and are supposed to lead to assessing the existence of synergy in given sphere of national economy.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the fundamental concepts of group reporting have been revised substantially by the International Accounting Standards Board. Until now, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which were introduced with the aim to increase the transparency and comparability of consolidated financial statements have been applied mandatorily for about ten years in the European Union. These important developments frame the research context of this dissertation. Based on a comprehensive introduction into the conceptual fundamentals of group reporting under IFRS, the first part of the dissertation deals with the standards IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and, in particular, IAS 28 (revised 2011) which have recently been issued. Besides, the first part contributes to the ongoing debate on the subsequent accounting for goodwill acquired in a business combination. The second part of the dissertation examines issues related to the comparability and transparency of financial reporting under IFRS. In particular, comparability is assessed by analyzing classification choices in the statement of cash flows. Finally, the effects of the IFRS adoption on two dimensions of financial reporting transparency, earnings management and disclosure quality, are examined. In summary, the dissertation aims to further our understanding regarding recent conceptual developments as well as the achievement of comparability and transparency of group reporting under IFRS.:I. Current Conceptual and Empirical Issues in Group Reporting under IFRS – Overview of the Dissertation 1 Introduction to the Research Context 2 Overview and Findings of the Manuscripts II. The Success Story of International Additives Producer AG – A Case Study on Categorization of Investments under IFRS 1 Manuscript – The Case 2 Case Teaching Notes 3 Suggested Case Solutions III. Die Bilanzierung von Beteiligungen an assoziierten Unternehmen sowie Gemeinschaftsunternehmen auf der Basis des überarbeiteten IAS 28 – Implikationen der Neuerungen für die Bilanzierungspraxis 1 Einleitung und Überblick 2 Ausgewählte Regelungen in IAS 28 (rev. 2011) vor dem Hintergrund ihrer materiellen Bedeutung 3 Ausblick auf künftige Neuerungen bzw. aktuelle Standardentwürfe 4 Zusammenfassung und kritische Würdigung IV. 10 Years Impairment-only Approach – Stakeholder Perceptions and Research Findings 1 Introduction 2 Institutional Background 3 Stakeholder Perceptions of the Impairment-only Approach 4 Research Findings regarding the Impairment-only Approach 5 Main Findings, Discussion and Implications for Standard Setting 6 Conclusion V. Comparability of reported cash flows under IFRS – Evidence from Germany ..... 243 1 Introduction 2 Conceptual background and related research 3 Determinants of classification choices: hypotheses and research design 4 Data and results 5 Conclusion VI. Short-term and long-term effects of IFRS adoption on disclosure quality and earnings management 1 Introduction 2 Institutional Background: Development of the German Accounting Environment 3 Prior Research and Hypotheses 4 Research Design 5 Results 6 Conclusion

Master’s thesis deals with the consolidation of financial statements and analysis of financial condition of group subjected to consolidated financial statements. Fundamental thesis goal is an assesment of financial position selected group of companies by methods of financial analysis and specialized models. It leads to finding potential weaknesses and creation of proposals leading to eliminate discovered weaknesses and improving the financial situation of group.

The diploma thesis is focused on the issue of consolidated financial statements, namely the change of the consolidation method, the consolidation group Energie - stavební a báňská. The theoretical part defines the basic concepts and ways of calculations related to the topic. In the analytical part, the thesis deals first with the analysis of the current economic situation of the group, as well as with the calculation of the full consolidation method. This area will proceed freely to the design part, which includes a concrete proposal for streamlining the economic results of the consolidation group. Finally, the effects of the proposed change in the consolidation method will be fully evaluated using financial analysis.

This thesis deals with the consolidation of the financial statements in a situation where the unite does not fulfil the conditions for its processing yet, but in the near future it is likely to be confirmed. The thesis includes description of progressive time schedule of work while preparing the consolidated financial statements for the specific analyzed consolidation group headed by parent company ENVINET a.s..

This master's thesis deals with the full method of consolidation according to czech accounting legislation and IFRS. The theoretical part is devoted to the importance and legislation of the consolidated financial statements, basic concepts like the degree of influence, a consolidation group or parent´s company and it is devoted to the methods of consolidation especially to the full method. The practical part is focused on the aplication of full method of consolidation in company TESLA Holding a.s. and its subsidiaries at 2007 - 2012.

This thesis is focused on the issue of achieving synergistic effect in a consolidating entity. Consolidation unit and proposed financial indicators for monitoring the synergistic effect of the parent company and the consolidated group are defined based on the theoretical findings. Based on the analysis of these indicators is evaluated whether the synergistic effect is achieved.

The core topic of this master thesis is creation of Consolidated Financial Statement of particular company. I tis divided into two main parts; Firstly, it deals with theoretical grounds for the second part, which aims on creation of Consolidated Financial Statement itself. Lastly, there is an evaluation of the whole economical situation and this is compared to Parent Company.