When the Value Implied by the Purchase Price of a Subsidiary

question 35

Multiple Choice

When the value implied by the purchase price of a subsidiary is in excess of the fair value of identifiable net assets, the workpaper entry to allocate the difference between implied and book value includes a:

• A) debit to Difference Between Implied and Book Value.
• B) credit to Excess of Implied over Fair Value.
• C) credit to Difference Between Implied and Book Value.
• D) debit to Difference Between Implied and Book Value and credit to Excess of Implied over Fair Value.

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