Accounting for networks: the consolidated network approach

Teemu Laine, Jari Paranko, Tommi Lahikainen, Marko Seppanen and Petri Suomala

International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 2006, vol. 3, issue 3, 245-257

Abstract: In the network economy, a profitability analysis based on the figures of one company is not sufficient to obtain an insight into the competitiveness of the whole network. In this paper, the basic ideas underlying the consolidated financial statement are analysed to determine its applicability for managing network profitability. The idea of the consolidated network is presented on the basis of a conceptual analysis, derived from research action in two company networks. Despite numerous barriers hindering adoption of a consolidated network, the idea of a consolidated view of business has received much positive feedback. The recognised benefits include value creation, profit calculation and profit-sharing within the network. Using the consolidated network as a metaphor offers one way to communicate within supply chains as well as virtual organisations.

Keywords: consolidated networks; networking; consolidated financial statement; consolidated corporation; supplier networks; network profitability; value creation; profit calculation; profit-sharing; virtual organisations; supply chain communication; supply chain management; SCM. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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