All of the Following Statements Regarding the Sale of Subsidiary

question 4

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding the sale of subsidiary shares are true except which of the following?

• A) The use of specific identification based on serial number is acceptable.
• B) The use of the FIFO assumption is acceptable.
• C) The use of the averaging assumption is acceptable.
• D) The use of specific LIFO assumption is acceptable.
• E) The parent company must determine whether consolidation is still appropriate for the remaining shares owned.

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Definitions:

Limited Life

A term that refers to the finite existence of a business entity or an asset's useful life.

Store Equipment

Assets such as shelving, registers, computers, and other machinery used in the operation of a retail store.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities representing the amount a company owes to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments from customers to a firm for delivered goods or services awaiting payment.