Exhibit 5-1
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 57

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-1
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S) $\begin{array}{ccccc}\text { Stock } & \mathrm{R}_{\text {it }} & \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{mt}} & \mathrm{a}_{\mathrm{i}} & \text { Beta } \\\hline \text { C } & 12 & 10 & 0 & 0.8 \\\mathrm{E} & 10 & 8.0 & 0 & 1.1\end{array}$
R_it = return for stock i during period t
R_mt = return for the aggregate market during period t
-Refer to Exhibit 5-1. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock E when you consider its systematic risk measure (beta) ?

• A) 2.0%
• B) 1.2%
• C) 4.0%
• D) -1.05%
• E) -8.5%

Recognize the treatment of goodwill and impairment in consolidated financial statements.

Understand the principles of preparing consolidated financial statements, including consolidation adjustments.

Explain the impact of share issue costs and contingent consideration on business combinations.

Describe the process and implications of dividend declarations on pre- and post-acquisition profits.

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