EP AUDITING+ASSURANCE...-MYACCT.LAB
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ISBN: 9780134148656
Author: ARENS
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 24, Problem 21.1MCQ
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Identify the option that indicates the auditor’s action in the given situation.
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An entity acquired control of another entity by purchasing shares in steps. Which of the following statements regarding this type of acquisition is true?
A. The previously held shares should be remeasured at fair value on the acquisition date and the gain recognized in earnings of the period
B. The previously held shares should be remeasured at fair value on the acquisition date and any gain on previously held shares should be included in other comprehensive income for the period
C. The acquisition cost includes only the newly issued shares measured at fair value on the date if acquisition
D. The cost of acquisition equals the amount paid for the previously held shares plus the fair value of shares issued at date of acquisition.
During the current year, an entity acquires another entity in a transaction properly accounted for as a business acquisition. At the time of the acquisition, some of the information for valuing assets was incomplete. How should the acquirer account for the incomplete information in preparing its financial statements immediately after the acquisition?
a. Record the uncertain items at a provisional amount measured at the date of acquisition.
b. Record a contra account to the investment account for the amount involved
c. Do not record the uncertain items until complete information is available
d. Record the uncertain items at the carrying amount of the acquire
At what point during an acquisition does the acquiring firm's shareholders stand the most to gain?
a
When the tender offer is first announced
b
In the first fiscal year following the acquisition
c
Directly preceding the acquisition
d
The shareholder never sees a significant change
e
Directly after the acquisition
Chapter 24 Solutions
EP AUDITING+ASSURANCE...-MYACCT.LAB
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