How Should the Transaction Costs of Issuing Shares in an Acquisition

question 5

Multiple Choice

How should the transaction costs of issuing shares in an acquisition be recognized?

• A)Expensed
• B)Capitalized as part of the cost of the shares
• C)Deducted in total from shareholders' equity
• D)Deducted from shareholders' equity, net of related income tax benefits

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