As Part of a Stock Offering for Design Media Corporation

question 44

Multiple Choice

As part of a stock offering for Design Media Corporation, the firm's accountant Eve intentionally misrepresents material facts in the prospectus. Fred buys the stock unaware of the misrepresentation and suffers a loss. Eve may be subject to

• A)none of the choices.
• B)job termination but no other sanctions, penalties, or liability.
• C)a fine, imprisonment, and damages.
• D)professional censure but no criminal sanctions or civil liability.

Calculate the amount of goodwill using the entity method.

Calculate the amount of goodwill using the parent-company extension method.

Identify the consolidation approach that excludes Non-controlling Interest (NCI).

Locate the placement of NCI on the statement of financial position under IAS 27.

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