What Values Should Be Used for the Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders

question 53

Multiple Choice

What values should be used for the assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity to start the consolidation process?

• A)Carrying values for the parent company and fair values for the subsidiary company.
• B)Fair values for the parent company and carrying values for the subsidiary company.
• C)Carrying values for both the parent and the subsidiary companies.
• D)Fair values for both the parent and the subsidiary companies.

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