In a Business Combination That Is Accounted for Under the Acquisition

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a business combination that is accounted for under the acquisition method, the entity that obtains control over one or more businesses and establishes the acquisition date that control was achieved is called the

• A) Controller.
• B) Acquirer.
• C) Proprietor.
• D) Controlling interest.

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