If the Investor Holds 50% or More of the Common

question 2

Short Answer

If the investor holds 50% or more of the common stock of the investee, then the two corporations are no longer separate accounting entities and therefore must prepare ____________________ financial statements, which combine information about the two corporations as if they were a single company.

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Definitions:

Economic Returns

The financial gains or benefits received from an investment, business venture, or economic activity, compared to the amount of money or resources invested.

Optimal Production Volume

The quantity of goods that a company should produce to minimize costs and maximize efficiency, profitability, or both.

Unit Costs

The cost incurred to produce, store, or acquire one unit of a product or service.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, providing a basis for budgeting and financial planning.