Primary Motives for Merging Include Growth or Diversification, Synergy, Fund

question 57

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Primary motives for merging include growth or diversification, synergy, fund raising, increased managerial skill or technology, tax considerations, increased ownership liquidity, and defense against takeovers.

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Definitions:

Payroll Department

The Payroll Department is responsible for managing employee compensation, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and distributing paychecks.

Last Week's Wages

The total amount of compensation paid to employees for their work in the previous week.

Periodic Inventory Method

An accounting method that records inventory purchases and sales periodically, typically at the end of an accounting period.

Repairs Expense

The cost associated with fixing or restoring property, equipment, or machines to their original condition, considered an expense on the income statement.