Which of the Following Costs of a Business Combination Can

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs of a business combination can be included in the value charged to paid-in-capital in excess of par?

• A) direct and indirect acquisition costs
• B) direct acquisition costs
• C) direct acquisition costs and stock issue costs if stock is issued as consideration
• D) stock issue costs if stock is issued as consideration

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