If the Fair Value of the Net Assets Acquired in a Business

question 29

Multiple Choice

If the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination is greater than the purchase price, the difference is called

• A) organizational costs.
• B) contributed surplus.
• C) purchased goodwill.
• D) negative goodwill or bargain purchase.

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