When a Firm Has a Change in Reporting Entity, It

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a firm has a change in reporting entity, it must disclose ________.

• A) the individual financial statements for each component entity
• B) the effect of the change on net income and EPS for each year presented
• C) the reasons that the company chose to purchase a new business unit
• D) the reasons for the lack of comparability to prior financial statements

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Definitions:

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