Parent Corporation Acquired Some of Its Subsidiary's Bonds on the Open

question 6

Essay

Parent Corporation acquired some of its subsidiary's bonds on the open bond market. The remaining life of the bonds was eight years, and Parent expected to hold the bonds for the full eight years. How would the acquisition of the bonds affect the consolidation process?

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