Under the Provisions of FASB Statement No

question 14

Multiple Choice

Under the provisions of FASB Statement No.141R,in a business combination,when the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the investment cost,which of the following statements is correct?

• A)A gain from a bargain purchase is recognized for the amount that the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the acquisition price.
• B)The difference is allocated first to reduce proportionately (according to market value)non-current assets,then to non-monetary current assets,and any negative remainder is classified as a deferred credit.
• C)The difference is allocated first to reduce proportionately (according to market value)non-current assets,and any negative remainder is classified as an extraordinary gain.
• D)The difference is allocated first to reduce proportionately (according to market value)non-current,depreciable assets to zero,and any negative remainder is classified as a deferred credit.

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Definitions:

Transfer Pricing

Pricing transactions internally within a company, especially across borders, for goods, services, or use of property between related entities.

Profit Centres

Profit centres are separate business units or departments within a company that are responsible for generating their own revenue and profit, evaluated on their financial performance.

Controllable Costs

Expenses that can be directly influenced or managed by a specific level of management or decision maker within a given timeframe.

Transfer Prices

Prices charged for goods and services sold between divisions within the same company.