Assuming That a Acquired a Controlling Interest in B Through

question 13

Multiple Choice

Assuming that A acquired a controlling interest in B through numerous small acquisitions, what would be appropriate accounting with respect to these acquisitions?

• A) An acquisition differential must be computed following each purchase.
• B) The equity method must be adopted retroactively once 20% ownership is obtained.
• C) The purchases should all be grouped together and treated as a single block purchase.
• D) The cost method should be used until a controlling interest is acquired.

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