Use the Following Information for Questions:
on January 1

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions:
On January 1, 2011, Stinton Inc. purchased 60% of Halston Co. for $60,000. There was no difference between the book value and fair market value of Halston’s net assets. At year-end management determined there had been no impairment in Goodwill since the purchase. The equity sections of the two balance sheets at acquisition were as follows: $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Stinton Inc.}&\text { Halston Co. }\\\text { Common shares } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & 40,000 & 8,000\end{array}$ During the year, Halston earned $10,000 and paid cash dividends of $2,000.
-The balance in Stinton's investment in Halston Co.account at December 31, 2011 was:

• A)$60,000
• B)$64,800
• C)$66,000
• D)$70,000

Comprehend the necessity of incorporating the time value of money in investment decision-making.

Identify and categorize costs relevant to specific business decisions, including sunk costs, incremental costs, and opportunity costs.

Analyze investments by comparing cash outflows with expected cash inflows and understanding the importance of a hurdle rate.

Apply decision-making criteria to assess whether to accept or reject specific investment opportunities.

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