Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding a Statutory

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding a statutory consolidation?

• A) The original companies dissolve while remaining as separate divisions of a newly created company.
• B) Both companies remain in existence as legal corporations with one corporation now a subsidiary of the acquiring company.
• C) The acquired company dissolves as a separate corporation and becomes a division of the acquiring company.
• D) The acquiring company acquires the stock of the acquired company as an investment.
• E) A statutory consolidation is no longer a legal option.

---

Definitions:

Book Income

The income reported by a corporation for financial reporting purposes, often differing from taxable income due to differing rules and regulations.

Capital Loss

The result of selling an investment or asset for less than its original purchase price.

Tax Expense

The total amount of tax an individual or corporation owes to the government, displayed on financial statements.

Appreciated Property

An asset that has increased in value over time from its original purchase price.