If One Company Owns More Than 50% of the Common

question 44

Multiple Choice

If one company owns more than 50% of the common stock of another company,

• A) a partnership exists
• B) a parent-subsidiary relationship exists
• C) the company whose stock is owned must be liquidated
• D) the cost method should be used to account for the investment

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Definitions:

Financial Intermediary

An institution that facilitates the channeling of funds between lenders and borrowers by intermediating between them.

Direct Transfer

A process where assets or funds are moved from one party directly to another without intermediaries.

Capital Market Security

Financial instruments like stocks and bonds that are traded in capital markets involving long-term investments.

Treasury Bill

Short-term government security issued at a discount from the face value and mature in a year or less, representing a safe investment.