An Intra-Entity Sale Took Place Whereby the Book Value Exceeded

question 72

Multiple Choice

An intra-entity sale took place whereby the book value exceeded the transfer price of a depreciable asset. Which statement is true for the year following the sale?

• A) A worksheet entry is made with a debit to retained earnings for an upstream transfer.
• B) A worksheet entry is made with a credit to retained earnings for an upstream transfer.
• C) A worksheet entry is made with a debit to retained earnings for a downstream transfer.
• D) A worksheet entry is made with a debit to investment in subsidiary for a downstream transfer.
• E) No worksheet entry is necessary.

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Definitions:

ROA (Return on Assets)

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, measuring efficiency in managing investments to generate earnings.

Net Income

The total earnings or profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Sales

The exchange of a product or service for money, typically seen as a unit of measurement for business performance.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business.