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MODULE 2

JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION
PFRS 11 defines Joint Arrangement as an arrangement where two or more persons have joint control. In
this module, you will learn about the types of Joint Arrangement, the difference of those types and the
accounting for such transactions. For this module, the relevant standards are PFRS 11 Joint Arrangements,
PAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and Section 15 of the PFRS for SMEs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
5. Define a joint arrangement and state its characteristics.
6. Differentiate between a joint operation and a joint venture.
7. Account for joint operations.
8. Describe the accounting requirements for joint ventures

ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES


Self-directed and reflective learning characterize this printed modular approach in this subject. You are
expected to read concepts and answer the exercises in the prescribed textbook. You will also encounter
reflective exercise and we will have weekly wrap-up and consultation meetings to strengthen your
knowledge and skills acquired from reading and doing learning activities. You will submit your outputs at
designated pick-up points or using the communication channels available to you on a specified date and
time.

TOPIC 2.1 TYPES OF JOINT ARRANGEMENT


There are two essential elements of a Joint Arrangement and that is there must be a contractual
arrangement between the parties and that at least two of these persons have joint control to a joint
arrangement. These two elements are particularly important in better understanding what a Joint
Arrangement is. Now, after learning about the elements of a Joint Arrangement, we go to the two types
of Joint Arrangements, Joint Operations and Joint Ventures. The main difference between the two is on
which side of the balance sheet the parties of the Joint Arrangement have control over, if its control over
Assets and Liabilities then it is a Joint Operation while if it is Control over the equity then it is a Joint
Venture. It is important to understand this because the two types have significantly different accounting
procedures.

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Related Standards:
PFRS 11 Joint Arrangements
PAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

To better understand this topic, do the learning activities below:

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.1.1

Concept-building
Read the concepts and study the illustrative cases about Joint Arrangements and how to
determine its type on pages 195- 204 of your textbook.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.1.2

Concept-review
To validate your understanding of the concepts learned from reading activity, answer the
following:
True or False exercise on page 235
Multiple-choice Theory on pages 236-238

TOPIC 2.2 ACCOUNTING FOR JOINT OPERATION


In the previous sub-topic, you have learned about the two types of Joint Arrangement. In this sub-topic,
you will delve deeper into the first type which is Joint Operation and how you will account for this
transaction. In Joint Operation, separate books may or not be used and you will understand how to
account for both in this sub-topic.

Refer to the learning activities below to have a better understanding of the topic.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.2.1

Concept-building
Read the concepts and study the illustrative cases about Joint Operations on pages 205- 230
of your textbook.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.2.2

Concept-application
To apply the concepts and engage on some simulations on how to account for Joint
Oprerations, do the following:
Solve problem on pages - 238-239
Answer multiple choice - 239-243

TOPIC 2.3 JOINT VENTURE


Accounting for Joint Venture will serve as a review of your Intermediate Accounting as it uses the same
method of accounting for Investment in Associates.

Refer to the learning activities below to have a better understanding of the topic.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.3

Concept-building

Read the concepts and study the illustrative cases about Joint Ventures on pages 229- 230 of
your textbook and review your Intermediate Accounting.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.4.1

Concept-building

Read the relevant provisions of the PFRS for SMEs particularly Section 15 Investment in Joint
Ventures.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2.4.2

Concept-review
To validate your understanding of the concepts learned from reading activity, answer the
following:
Multiple-choice Theory on pages 244-247

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ASSESSMENT
Formative assessments are non-graded assessments but aim to validate the concepts learned from
reading activity. This is important for you to have a strong foundation and knowledge of the concepts. So
make the most of this module, your textbook and most important in this course. Your textbook provides
an opportunity for you to review and apply your time. Answer as many as you can the exercises and
problems in your textbook.

Summative assessments form part of your final grade in this course. In this module, these are your quizzes
and submissions of the following:
at least 10 answered items from the concept-review
at least 10 answered items from concept-application (show your solutions)

Submission of more than the minimum numbers will be given extra points.

Major exams are likewise graded. Place and time will be announced.

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WRAP-UP AND CONSULTATION

Before this session, answer the following questions:

What you have learned the most in this module?


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What topics need further discussions?
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
For mastery of key concepts on consolidated financial statements, read chapter summary on page 231
of your textbook

REFERENCE
Millan, Z. (2020). Accounting for special transactions (advanced accounting 1). Bandolin
Enterprise

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