Firms Use This Method When Management and the Governing Board

question 127

Multiple Choice

Firms use this method when management and the governing board do not intend to reissue shares within a reasonable amount of time or when jurisdiction-specific corporation laws define reacquired shares as retired shares.

• A)cost method, only.
• B)par value method, only.
• C)constructive retirement method, only.
• D)cost, par value, and constructive retirement methods.
• E)none of the above

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