In a Transaction Accounted for Using the Acquisition Method Where

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a transaction accounted for using the acquisition method where consideration transferred exceeds book value of the acquired company, which statement is true for the acquiring company with regard to its investment?

• A) Net assets of the acquired company are revalued to their fair values and any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.
• B) Net assets of the acquired company are maintained at book value and any excess of consideration transferred over book value of net assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.
• C) Acquired assets are revalued to their fair values. Acquired liabilities are maintained at book values. Any excess is allocated to goodwill.
• D) Acquired long-term assets are revalued to their fair values. Any excess is allocated to goodwill.
• E) Net assets of the acquired company are revalued to their fair values and any excess of consideration transferred over fair value of net assets acquired is deducted from additional paid-in capital.

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Definitions:

Concentrated Costs

Expenses that are not spread out but are borne largely by a small group.

Widespread Costs

involve expenses that affect a large segment of the economy, often implying that these costs are distributed across many individuals or entities.

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