Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Acquisition of the stock of a target corporation in a taxable acquisition transaction is reflected in an increased basis for the target corporation's assets on its books.
• B)Acquisition of 100% of the stock of a target corporation in a taxable transaction followed by a tax-free liquidation of the target corporation permits a step-up in the basis of the target corporation's assets to their FMV.
• C)Usually when 100% of the stock of a target corporation is purchased by an acquiring corporation, the basis of the assets of the target corporation reflects the purchase price of the target stock.
• D)All of the above are false.

---

Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method in which fixed manufacturing overhead is not assigned to the product, but rather treated as an expense of the period.

Absorption Costing

is an accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost incurred to produce, manufacture, or acquire a product, divided by the total number of units produced.

Absorption Costing

A financial recording approach that encompasses all production expenses, such as direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs, within the price of a product.