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.

Identify and explain different forms of support for creativity within organizations.

Recognize the importance of middle managers in conveying organizational support to employees.

Understand the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in relation to creativity.

Identify the environmental factors that stimulate or stifle creativity in organizational settings.

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