All of the Following Are Acceptable Methods to Account for a Majority-Owned

question 69

Multiple Choice

All of the following are acceptable methods to account for a majority-owned investment in subsidiary except

• A) The equity method.
• B) The initial value method.
• C) The partial equity method.
• D) The fair-value method.
• E) Book value method.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Voting

A method of voting for corporate directors that allows shareholders to multiply their shares by the number of directorships being voted on and to allocate their votes among the candidates as they see fit.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends or capital appreciation.

Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make strategic decisions for a corporation.

Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA)

A set of model laws prepared by the American Bar Association to provide a standard for the incorporation and operation of corporations in the United States.