One Reason to Control Paragraph Length Is to Avoid Obscuring

question 50

True/False

One reason to control paragraph length is to avoid obscuring a key idea that appears in one of the middle paragraphs.

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Definitions:

Excess Consideration

The amount paid by an acquiring company over and above the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired company, often recorded as goodwill.

Underlying Book Value

The net asset value of a company calculated by total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Consolidated Current Assets

The total value of all short-term assets held by a company and its subsidiaries, as reported on a consolidated balance sheet.

Excess Consideration

This term is involved in accounting and finance, indicating the amount paid over the fair value of the net assets of a company during an acquisition.