During 2013, Edwards Co

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During 2013, Edwards Co. sold inventory to its parent company, Forsyth Corp. Forsyth still owned the entire inventory purchased at the end of 2013. Why must the gross profit on the sale be deferred when consolidated financial statements are prepared at the end of 2013?

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