In a Nonmonetary Exchange of Equipment, If the Exchange Has

question 131

Multiple Choice

In a nonmonetary exchange of equipment, if the exchange has commercial substance, a gain is recognized if:

• A) The fair value of the equipment received exceeds the book value of the equipment received.
• B) The book value of the equipment received exceeds the fair value of the equipment given up.
• C) The fair value of the equipment surrendered exceeds the book value of the equipment given up.
• D) None of these answer choices are correct.

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