Complete the Following Using the Terms Listed

question 133

Multiple Choice

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-During a(n) _____,two or more firms combine to form one company.

• A)small business
• B)corporation
• C)merger
• D)acquisition
• E)horizontal merger
• F)conglomerate merger
• G)Cooperative
• H)vertical merger
• I)business incubators
• J)business plan
• K)alien corporation
• L)preferred stock
• M)Franchising

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its net tangible and identifiable intangible assets.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets that represent a value to a company, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and goodwill.

Recoverable Amount

The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets and liabilities recognized in a company's financial statements, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.