What Is the Term Used for the Difference Between the Equipment

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the term used for the difference between the Equipment account and the Accumulated Depreciation account?

• A)contra asset
• B)market value
• C)historical cost
• D)book value

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Definitions:

Carrying Amounts

The value at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet after accounting for depreciation, amortization, and impairment costs.

Negative Goodwill

A situation that occurs when the purchase price of a company is less than the fair value of its net assets, often recognized as a gain in the acquirer's profit and loss account.

Identifiable Net Assets

Assets of an acquired company that can be assigned a fair value and are capable of being separated or divided from the entity for recognition during an acquisition.

Contingent Consideration

Contingent consideration refers to a payment that may be required in the future, the amount of which depends on certain events or conditions that may or may not happen.