The First Step in Account for a Business Combination Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The first step in account for a business combination is to identify the acquirer.Which of these is not a property of the acquirer?

• A)In a combination primarily effected by the transfer of cash and liabilities the acquirer is usually the transferor rather than the recipient
• B)The owners of the acquirer usually retain or receive the largest portion of relevant voting rights
• C)The acquirer is usually unable to dominate the selection of the management team of the combined entity
• D)The owners of the acquirer are usually able to appoint/remove or elect a majority of the governing body of the combined entity

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