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Basic Question 1 of 3

In most cases, an equity qualifies as a VIE if equity at risk is less than ______ of total assets.

A. 5%.
B. 10%.
C. 20%.

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broadex Where is this 10% coming from?
merc5559 the reading
ashish100 came from ben graham
ashish100 Jk came from reading
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the classification, measurement, and disclosure under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for 1) investments in financial assets, 2) investments in associates, 3) joint ventures, 4) business combinations, and 5) special purpose and variable interest entities;

distinguish between IFRS and US GAAP in their classification, measurement, and disclosure of investments in financial assets, investments in associates, joint ventures, business combinations, and special purpose and variable interest entities;

analyze how different methods used to account for intercorporate investments affect financial statements and ratios.

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 10.