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question 153

Multiple Choice

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Definitions:

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of profits kept by a company after dividends are paid, as reported in consolidated financial statements that merge the accounts of parent and subsidiary entities.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated in the corporate charter or on the certificate.

Fair Value

Fair value is the estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the price at which it could be exchanged between willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security representing ownership in a corporation.