Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Sale

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the sale of subsidiary shares when using the acquisition method for accounting for business combinations?

• A) If control continues, the difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• B) If control continues, the difference between selling price and acquisition value is an unrealized gain or loss.
• C) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.
• D) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• E) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Wages Accrued

Wages that have been earned by employees but have not yet been paid by the period's end.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends, but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, culminating in net income or loss.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into the company's financial health.