The Key Characteristic That Determines When Consolidated Financial Statements Should

question 48

Multiple Choice

The key characteristic that determines when consolidated financial statements should be prepared is:

• A) the existence of transactions between the entities.
• B) control.
• C) substance over form.
• D) significant influence.

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Definitions:

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