When a Parent Uses the Equity Method Throughout the Year

question 111

Multiple Choice

When a parent uses the equity method throughout the year to account for its 80% investment in an acquired subsidiary, which of the following statements is false at the date immediately preceding the date on which adjustments are made on the consolidated worksheet?

• A) Parent company net income equals controlling interest in consolidated net income.
• B) Parent company retained earnings equals consolidated retained earnings.
• C) Parent company total assets equals consolidated total assets.
• D) Parent company dividends equals consolidated dividends.
• E) Goodwill is not recorded on the parent's books.

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Definitions:

Spirit of Capitalism

A term from Max Weber's sociology referring to the set of ethical and cultural values that encourage hard work, frugality, and efficiency in pursuit of economic success.

Iron Cage

A concept introduced by Max Weber to describe the increased rationalization inherent in social life, particularly in Western capitalist societies, leading to individuals feeling trapped by systems and bureaucracy.

Rationality

The quality or state of being reasonable, based on facts or reason, guiding behavior or beliefs by logic rather than emotion or tradition.

Formal Rationality

A decision-making process focused on efficiency, predictability, calculability, and dehumanization, often associated with bureaucratic organizations.