In a Mid-Year Purchase When the Subsidiary's Books Are Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a mid-year purchase when the subsidiary's books are not closed until the end of the year, the purchased income account contains the parent's share of the

• A) subsidiary's income earned for the entire year.
• B) subsidiary's income earned from the beginning of the year to the date of acquisition.
• C) subsidiary's income earned from the date of acquisition to the end of the year.
• D) Consolidated Net Income.

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Definitions:

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