Assuming There Are No Differences Between the Fair Value and Book

question 39

Multiple Choice

Assuming there are no differences between the fair value and book value of recorded assets, the new partner's willingness to pay more than the proportionate book value of the new entity indicates

• A)​Assets are over valued
• B)​Liabilities were paid down prior to admission
• C)​Goodwill existed prior to admission
• D)Partners' Capital should be decreased​

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