How Are Direct and Indirect Costs Accounted for When Applying

question 53

Multiple Choice

How are direct and indirect costs accounted for when applying the acquisition method for a business combination? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Direct Costs } & \text { Indirect Costs } \\\hline \text { A. } & \text { Expensed } & \text { Expensed } \\\hline \text { B. } & \text { Increase investment account } & \text { Decrease additional paid-in capital } \\\hline \text { C. } & \text { Expensed } & \text { Decrease additional paid-in capital } \\\hline \text { D. } & \text { Increase investment account } & \text { Expensed } \\\hline \text { E. } & \text { Increase investment account } & \text { Increase investment account } \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)Option A
• B)Option B
• C)Option C
• D)Option D
• E)Option E

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