Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe a Motivation

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not describe a motivation by the buyer or seller in the acquisition or sale of a company?

• A)Buyers generally prefer to buy assets because they can take a tax basis in the assets acquired equal to the assets' fair market value.
• B)Buyers generally prefer to buy stock because they can take a tax basis in the underlying assets of the company acquired equal to the assets' fair market value.
• C)Sellers generally prefer to sell assets in a tax-deferred reorganization to avoid higher tax rates imposed on gains from the sale of noncapital assets.
• D)Sellers generally prefer to sell stock because they can recognize capital gain on the sale taxed at preferential rates.

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Definitions:

Chapter 7

A provision under U.S. bankruptcy law for liquidating a debtor's assets to pay off creditors.

Unperfected Security Interests

A claim or lien on a debtor's property that has not met the legal requirements for enforceability against other creditors or in bankruptcy.

Secured Parties

Creditors that hold an interest in a debtor's collateral as security for the repayment of a loan or obligation.

Collateral

Collateral that a borrower offers to a lender to secure a loan or credit, which the lender can take possession of if the borrower fails to meet the repayment terms.