In the News Business, Priming Refers to

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the news business, priming refers to

• A) the collection and dissemination of information online by independent journalists and the general citizenry.
• B) establishing the context of a media report.
• C) narrowing the focus of news to the local area.
• D) news coverage that is manipulated by a political consultant to gain media exposure for a political candidate.
• E) promoting specific facts or ideas that may affect the public's thinking on related topics.

Understand how to calculate the consolidated net income for a parent and its subsidiary.

Analyze the effects of intra-entity transactions on the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Distinguish between basic and diluted earnings per share in a consolidated context.

Recognize the conditions and implications of variable interest entities (VIEs).

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Definitions:

Accountant

A professional who manages, audits, and prepares financial records and statements for individuals or organizations.

Attorney

a professional licensed to practice law, offering advice, and representing clients in legal matters and court proceedings.

Bailment

A situation in which the personal property of one person (a bailor) is entrusted to another (a bailee), who is obligated to return the bailed property to the bailor or dispose of it as directed.

Bailee

The individual or party who temporarily receives possession, but not ownership, of personal property from another under a bailment agreement.