If the Price Paid by a Parent Company to Acquire

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the price paid by a parent company to acquire the debt of a subsidiary is greater than the book value of the liability,a ________ occurs.

• A)realized loss on the retirement of debt from the viewpoint of the subsidiary
• B)realized gain on the retirement of debt from the viewpoint of the subsidiary
• C)constructive loss on the retirement of debt from the viewpoint of the consolidated entity
• D)constructive gain on the retirement of debt from the viewpoint of the consolidated entity

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Definitions:

Nonmajority Unionism

A labor movement strategy where a union represents interested workers without achieving formal recognition or majority status through a collective bargaining agreement.

Temporary Workers

Employees hired for a fixed period or for the completion of a specific project, often without the benefits provided to permanent staff.

Card Check Recognition

A method for employees to establish a union as their bargaining representative through a majority of them signing authorization cards, as opposed to holding a secret ballot election.

Union Representation Elections

Elections conducted to determine whether employees want to be represented by a union, often overseen by a governmental agency to ensure fairness.