Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Sale

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the sale of subsidiary shares when using the acquisition method for accounting for business combinations?

• A) If control continues, the difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• B) If control continues, the difference between selling price and acquisition value is an unrealized gain or loss.
• C) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.
• D) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• E) If control continues, the difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings.

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