In Consolidation at January 1, 2019, What Adjustment Is Necessary

question 101

Multiple Choice

In consolidation at January 1, 2019, what adjustment is necessary for Hogan's Buildings account?

• A) $2,000 increase.
• B) $2,000 decrease.
• C) $1,800 increase.
• D) $1,800 decrease.
• E) No change.

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Definitions:

Single-index Model

A model of stock returns that decomposes influences on returns into a systematic factor, as measured by the return on a broad market index, and firm-specific factors.

Systematic Component

The part of an investment’s return or risk that is attributable to broad market factors affecting all investments to some degree.

Single Factor Model

A financial model that describes the return on a security as a function of a single factor, typically the market return, plus security-specific variations.