Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Application of the Continuity

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the application of the continuity of enterprise principle to a Type A tax-deferred reorganization?

• A)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for both the acquirer and the target corporation.
• B)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for only the target corporation.
• C)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for only the acquirer.
• D)The continuity of business enterprise principle does not have to be satisfied as long as the business purpose principle is satisfied.

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Definitions:

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method where the first items placed in inventory are the first sold, standing for First-In, First-Out.

Average-Cost Method

An inventory valuation method that determines the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value by computing the average cost of all similar items.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, after accounting for purchases and sales.

Merchandise Inventory

Merchandise inventory refers to the goods available for sale to customers, which are considered current assets on a company's balance sheet.