Company S Is a 100%-Owned Subsidiary of Company P

question 30

Multiple Choice

Company S is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Company P.Company P purchased all the outstanding bonds of Company S at a discount.The bonds had a remaining issuance premium at the time of Company P's purchase.The bonds have 5 years to maturity.At the end of 5 years, consolidated retained earnings:

• A)​is greater as a result of the purchase.
• B)​is less as a result of the purchase.
• C)​is not affected by the purchase.
• D)​cannot be determined from the information provided.

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