When a Parent Uses the Equity Method Throughout the Year

question 111

Multiple Choice

When a parent uses the equity method throughout the year to account for its 80% investment in an acquired subsidiary, which of the following statements is false at the date immediately preceding the date on which adjustments are made on the consolidated worksheet?

• A) Parent company net income equals controlling interest in consolidated net income.
• B) Parent company retained earnings equals consolidated retained earnings.
• C) Parent company total assets equals consolidated total assets.
• D) Parent company dividends equals consolidated dividends.
• E) Goodwill is not recorded on the parent's books.