Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Application of the Continuity

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the application of the continuity of enterprise principle to a Type A tax-deferred reorganization?

• A)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for both the acquirer and the target corporation.
• B)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for only the target corporation.
• C)The continuity of business enterprise principle must be satisfied for only the acquirer.
• D)The continuity of business enterprise principle does not have to be satisfied as long as the business purpose principle is satisfied.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life, reflecting the amount of value it has lost over time.

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life for the purposes of depreciation.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, considered in depreciation calculations.

Depreciation

The planned apportionment of a tangible asset's cost over the time it is useful.