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Bill Pty Ltd (Bill) is a private company with many strategic investments

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Bill Pty Ltd (Bill) is a private company with many strategic investments. The finance director is concerned that he might be required to consolidate some of these investments, pursuant to AASB 10. Details of the investment relationships are as follows:

1. Bill has a 25% interest in the share capital of William Pty Ltd (William), which is a company involved in the same industry as Bill. The remaining 75% of the share capital is owned by William’s founders, Mr and Mrs Russel. Mr and Mrs Russel are unfamiliar with the industry and so have given Bill three of the five seats available on the board of directors. Bill takes the lead on all decisions, but the business is closely monitored by Mr and Mrs Russel who hold the other two board positions.

  a. Discuss in which entity control lies; and, b. Explain whether consolidation is required.