In General, Which of the Following Statements About the Income

question 15

Multiple Choice

In general, which of the following statements about the income tax implications of the form of a business combination is true?

• A) An acquisition of shares is generally better for the acquirer but worse for the seller.
• B) An acquisition of net assets is generally better for the acquirer but worse for the seller.
• C) An acquisition of shares is generally better for both the acquirer and the seller.
• D)An acquisition of net assets is generally better for both the acquirer and the seller.

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