One Advantage of Acquiring a Corporation Via an Asset Purchase

question 3

True/False

One advantage of acquiring a corporation via an asset purchase instead of a stock purchase is that an asset purchase avoids the transfer of the acquired corporation's liabilities.

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the estimated costs of completion and the costs necessary to make the sale, often used in inventory valuation and accounts receivable.

Notes Receivable

Financial claims against debtors documented through promissory notes that promise to pay the amount due with interest.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Promissory Note

A written, legally binding promise to pay a specified sum of money on a certain date or upon demand.