Jax Company Uses the Acquisition Method for Accounting for Its

question 41

Multiple Choice

Jax Company uses the acquisition method for accounting for its investment in Saxton Company. Jax sells some of its shares of Saxton such that neither control nor significant influence exists. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• B) The difference between selling price and acquisition value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss.
• C) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as a realized gain or loss.
• D) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss.
• E) The difference between selling price and carrying value is recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of flying autonomously or being controlled remotely, used for various purposes including photography, surveillance, and delivery.

Average Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that change with production volume, divided by the number of units produced.

Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) controlled by remote pilots or autonomously by onboard computers, used for various purposes including surveillance, delivery, and photography.

Average Variable Costs

Costs that vary with the level of output produced, divided by the quantity of output produced.