ADVANCED FIN. ACCT.(LL)-W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781264582129
Author: Christensen
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.1.2E
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Subsidiary company
A company that is controlled or owned by some other company is called a subsidiary company.Company that owns a subsidiary company is known as a its parent or holding company.
To choose:The correct option out of four given options.
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