A Business Combination Involves a Contingent Consideration

question 39

Multiple Choice

A business combination involves a contingent consideration. As a result, two years after the acquisition date, the acquirer was required to issue an additional 40,000 common shares at a time when the fair value of the common shares was $4 per share. What effect would this transaction have on the balance in the common shares account in the consolidated financial statements on the date of acquisition?

• A) It would increase by $160,000.
• B) It would not change.
• C) It would decrease by $160,000.
• D) It is not possible to determine the effect from the information provided.

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Definitions:

Product Costs

Expenses directly associated with the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs for products, materials, labor, and overhead, used as benchmarks for assessing actual production costs.

Controlling Costs

The practice of monitoring and managing expenses to keep them within budget and optimize financial performance.

Product Costing

The process of determining the total cost involved in manufacturing a product, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.