Which of the Following Is an Example of a Merger

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a merger undertaken in order to achieve gains from vertical integration?

• A)A car manufacturer acquires a car parts supplier.
• B)A breakfast cereal producer acquires another breakfast cereal producer and the combined firm is able to negotiate a reduced cost for the grain used in its cereal.
• C)A telecommunications firm acquires another telecommunications firm and the combined firm serves a large percentage of the market.
• D)An accounting firm acquires another accounting firm and the combined firm is able to eliminate duplication among administrative positions.
• E)A video game development firm acquires another video game development firm that specializes in designing games for a new gaming system.

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of verifying the balance of a company's bank accounts with their financial records, identifying any discrepancies that may exist.

Purpose

Purpose refers to the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

General Journal Entry

A record in accounting that notes the debit and credit transactions affecting financial statements.

Cash Register

A machine used in retail for calculating and recording sales transactions and storing money.