Which of the Following Questions Is FALSE

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is FALSE?

• A) Any acquirer shares received in full or partial exchange for target shares triggers an immediate tax liability for target shareholders.
• B) In a friendly takeover, the target board of directors supports the merger, negotiates with potential acquirers, and agrees on a price that is ultimately put to a shareholder vote.
• C) How the acquirer pays for the target affects the taxes of both the target shareholders and the combined firm.
• D) If the acquirer purchases the target assets directly (rather than the target stock), then it can step up the book value of the target's assets to the purchase price.

Understand the concept and purpose of reversing entries in the accounting cycle.

Grasp how transactions affect the retained earnings account during the closing process.

Understand the preparation and significance of closing entries in the accounting process.

Understand the concept and application of closing accounts and their impact on the Income Summary and Retained Earnings.

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