When a Parent Uses the Acquisition Method for Business Combinations

question 67

Multiple Choice

When a parent uses the acquisition method for business combinations and sells shares of its subsidiary, which of the following statements is false?

• A) If majority control is still maintained, consolidated financial statements are still required.
• B) If majority control is not maintained but significant influence exists, the equity method to account for the investment is still used but consolidated financial statements are not required.
• C) If majority control is not maintained but significant influence exists, the equity method is still used to account for the investment and consolidated financial statements are still required.
• D) If majority control is not maintained and significant influence no longer exists, a prospective change in accounting principle to the fair value method is required.
• E) A gain or loss calculation must be prepared if control is lost.

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Definitions:

Futures Contract

A forward contract with the feature that gains and losses are realized each day rather than only on the settlement date.

Forward Contract

A legally binding agreement between two parties calling for the sale of an asset or product in the future at a price agreed upon today.

Strike Price

The set price at which the holder of a financial instrument can buy or sell the underlying asset in options trading.

Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price within a particular time period.