The Gain or Loss Realized on the Sale of an Asset

question 110

True/False

The gain or loss realized on the sale of an asset is the amount realized less the adjusted basis.

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process of combining financial statements of a parent company with its subsidiaries to present as if the group of companies is a single economic entity.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for a long-term asset since its acquisition.

Consolidation Purposes

The process of combining the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one comprehensive financial statement package, to present as if the group were a single entity.

Excess Amortizations

The amount by which amortization expense exceeds the amount necessary to amortize the cost of a tangible or intangible asset over its useful life.