A Parent Company Owns a Subsidiary's Preferred and Common Shares

question 1

Multiple Choice

A parent company owns a subsidiary's preferred and common shares. How should the acquisition of the preferred shares be treated?

• A)In the same manner as common shares
• B)As a retirement of shares
• C)As an expense
• D)As a deduction from retained earnings

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