The Last Four Weekly Values of Sales Were 80,100,105,and 90

question 23

Essay

The last four weekly values of sales were 80,100,105,and 90 units,respectively.The last four forecasts (for the same four weeks)were 60,80,95,and 75 units,respectively.Calculate the MAD,MSE,and MAPE for these four weeks.

Determine the impact of fair value adjustments on the carrying amount of acquired assets and goodwill.

Recognize how noncontrolling interest in net income is reported and calculated.

Understand the treatment of pre-acquisition revenues and expenses in consolidated financial statements.

Account for investment adjustments when a portion of an investment in a subsidiary is sold.

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