Noncontrolling interest, or NCI, is the part of a consolidated subsidiary's equity that belongs to owners other than the parent. Consolidation reports the controlled entity as a whole even when the parent owns less than 100 percent. ASC 810-10-45-15 requires NCI to be reported in consolidated equity, separately from the parent's equity.
Begin with the acquisition-date amount supplied under the applicable combination guidance. Then roll forward opening NCI for the outside owners' share of income, OCI, and dividends. Add supported ownership changes and other adjustments separately. ASC 810-10-45-16 requires separate attribution of consolidated net income and comprehensive income to the parent and NCI.
Suppose the parent owns 80 percent and the subsidiary earns $50 after acquisition, with no other adjustments. The simple NCI share of income is $10. Consolidated income still includes the full $50; presentation then attributes $40 to the parent and $10 to NCI.
Do not treat NCI as a liability merely because outside owners have a claim. Do not eliminate it with subsidiary equity. Acquisition-date measurement choices, preferred interests, ownership changes, foreign-currency effects, and redemption features can alter the schedule and require specialist analysis.
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