When Accounting for Asset Exchanges

question 42

Multiple Choice

When accounting for asset exchanges,

• A) if a transaction lacks commercial substance, it is not recorded.
• B) an asset cannot be recognized at more than its fair value.
• C) if the fair values of either the asset given up or the asset received cannot be ascertained, then the Board of Directors may assign an arbitrary value.
• D) when an exchange lacks commercial substance, either a gain or loss may be recognized.

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