Jax Company Used the Acquisition Method When It Acquired Its

question 15

Multiple Choice

Jax Company used the acquisition method when it acquired its investment in Saxton Company. Jax now sells some of its shares of Saxton such that neither control nor significant influence exists. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• B) The difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss.
• C) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• D) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss.
• E) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings.

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