In Comparing an Ordinary Annuity and an Annuity Due, Which

question 120

Multiple Choice

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?

• A) The future value of an annuity due is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity.
• B) The future value of an ordinary annuity is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical annuity due.
• C) The future value of an annuity due is always less than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity, since one less payment is received with an annuity due.
• D) All things being equal, one would prefer to receive an ordinary annuity compared to an annuity due.

Understand the effects of intercompany transactions and their elimination in consolidated statements.

Comprehend the cost and equity methods of accounting for investments.

Calculate the non-controlling interest in consolidated financial statements.

Understand the impact of goodwill and its impairment on financial statements.

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