Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Acquisition

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the acquisition of existing debt of a consolidated affiliate in the year of the debt acquisition?

• A) Any gain or loss is deferred on a consolidated income statement.
• B) Any gain or loss is recognized on a consolidated income statement.
• C) Interest revenue on the affiliated debt is recognized on a consolidated income statement.
• D) Interest expense on the affiliated debt is recognized on a consolidated income statement.
• E) Consolidated retained earnings is adjusted for the difference between the purchase price and the carrying value of the bonds.

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Definitions:

Standard Costs

Predetermined or estimated expenses that are often used to measure the performance of manufacturing departments or operations.

Management

The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Total Factory Overhead Cost Variance

The difference between actual factory overhead expenses and the budgeted or standard costs associated with those overheads.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, used as a measure of performance in variance analysis.