The Major Shortcoming of Income from Operations as an Investment

question 171

True/False

The major shortcoming of income from operations as an investment center performance measure is that it ignores the amount of revenues earned by the center.

Identify and calculate the effects of unrealized intercompany profits on consolidated financial statements.

Recognize the necessary adjustments for investment accounting methods (cost, equity).

Analyze the impact of goodwill and goodwill impairment on consolidated financial statements.

Determine the effects of intercompany sales of inventory and its realization on consolidated net income.

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