ICMethod (PEL)
This function is an intercompany (IC) partner consolidation method that specifies scope relationship of subsidiary to the group parent.
ICMethod(
ConsolidationMethodSpec [ , ConsolidationMethodSpec, …]
)
Parameters
ConsolidationMethodSpec
Indicates the type or types of IC transactions to be included in the scope. At least one ConsolidationMethodSpec must be provided. A maximum of five ConsolidationMethodSpec values are enabled.Note that ConsolidationMethodSpec is also a valid PEL Type. For more information, see Types (PEL).
This value must enclosed in pound signs (#), and must be one of the following values:
Value Description Holding
Includes only IC transactions for which the entity is a holding company for the parent.
Full
Includes only IC transactions for which the parent has full control of the entity.
Equity
Includes only IC transactions for which the parent has equity control of the entity.
Default
Includes all IC transactions.
Use this value when the account type(s) specified in TypeFilterInclude (PEL) or TypeFilterExclude (PEL) do not enable intercompany transactions.
Proportional
Includes investments in a partnership with a defined lifetime term under international accounting standards (IAS).
Return Value
The member set which satisfies the specified restriction.
Remarks
An ICMethod function may only be used in a Consolidation rule, and in a Scope statement context.
The following code example shows how to specify the ICMethod when an account type does not support InterCompany transactions.
ICMethod (#Default#)
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