Illustration I
Segment Definition Decision Tree
The purpose of this illustration is to illustrate the application of paragraphs 24-32 of the Accounting Standard.
For those segments that do
not meet the definitions, go to the next lower level of internal segmentation
that reports information along product/service lines or geographical lines (para 25)
Do the segments reflected in the management reporting system meet the requisite
definitions of
business or geographical segments in para 5 (para 24)
Yes
t t
No
Use the segments reported to the board of directors and CEO a
business segments or geographical segments (para 20)
Do some management reporting segments meet the definitions in para 5 (para 20)
No
Yes
Those segments may be reportable segments
t
t
Does the segment exceed the quantitative thresholds (para 27)
No
Yes
This segment is a reportable segment
t
a. This segment may be separately reported despite its size.
b.
If not separately reported, it is unallocated reconciling item (para 28)
Does total segment external revenue exceed 75% of
No
Identify additional segments until 75%
total enterprise revenue (para 29)
threshold is reached (para 29)