Which of the Following Is Not a Potential Loss or Return

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a potential loss or return of a variable interest entity?

• A) Entitles holder to residual profits.
• B) Entitles holder to benefit from increases in asset fair value.
• C) Entitles holder to receive shares of common stock.
• D) If the variable interest entity cannot repay liabilities, honoring a debt guarantee will produce a loss.
• E) If leased asset declines below the residual value, honoring the guarantee will produce a loss.

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