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Dithers Inc.acquired all of the common stock of Bumstead Corp.on January 1, 2018.During 2018, Bumstead sold land to Dithers at a gain.No consolidation entry for the sale of the land was made at the end of 2018.What errors will this omission cause in the consolidated financial statements?


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Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, referred to as the parent company.

Net Assets

The total assets of an entity minus its total liabilities, representing the owners' equity in the company.

Parent Company

A company that holds a controlling interest in one or more other companies, referred to as subsidiaries, allowing it to control their operations and policies.

Investment Date

The specific date on which an investment is made or acquired by an investor, marking the commencement of recognition in financial statements.

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