A Controlling Interest in Another Company

question 60

Multiple Choice

A controlling interest in another company:

• A)exists whenever the relationship between the investor and investee gives the investor significant influence.
• B)requires the parent to prepare consolidated financial statements.
• C)is evidence that a merger will soon occur.
• D)can be as low as 20 percent.

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Definitions:

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