In Order to Reduce the Risk Associated with a New

question 41

Multiple Choice

In order to reduce the risk associated with a new line of business,Conservative Corporation established Spin Company as a wholly owned subsidiary.It transferred assets and accounts payable to Spin in exchange for its common stock.Spin recorded the following entry when the transaction occurred:

-Based on the preceding information,what number of shares of $7 par value stock did Spin issue to Conservative?

• A)10,000
• B)7,000
• C)8,000
• D)25,000

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Definitions:

Direct Non-Controlling Interest

A portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable directly to the parent company, representing minority shareholders' stake in the entity.

Direct Non-Controlling Interest

A proportional interest in a subsidiary not held by the parent company, representing a share in the equity and profits of the subsidiary.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.