What Is the Purpose of Showing an Allocation of the Net

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of showing an allocation of the net income between the parent and the subsidiary companies on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income?

• A)To report the net income of the parent company to its shareholders
• B)To report the net income of the subsidiary company to its shareholders
• C)To report the net income of the parent and subsidiary companies to their respective shareholders
• D)To report the net income of the parent and subsidiary companies to the tax department

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Definitions:

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Say's Law

A principle stating that "supply creates its own demand," implying that production of goods and services will in turn generate enough demand for those goods and services.

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The process and outcome of cultivating crops and livestock for human use and consumption.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, often expressed as an annual percentage.