Under the Parent Company Theory, Which of the Following Statements

question 6

Multiple Choice

Under the Parent Company Theory, which of the following statements pertaining to consolidated financial statements is TRUE?

• A) The consolidated balance sheet is prepared by adding the carrying amounts of both the Parent and its subsidiary.
• B) The consolidated balance sheet is prepared by adding the carrying amounts of both the Parent and its subsidiary as well as the Parent's share of any acquisition differentials.
• C) The consolidated balance sheet is prepared by adding the fair market values of both the Parent and its subsidiary as well as the parent's share of any acquisition differentials.
• D)The consolidated balance sheet is prepared by adding together the fair market values of both the parent and its subsidiary.

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