Question #43
Reading: Reading 8 Intercorporate Investments
PDF File: Reading 8 Intercorporate Investments.pdf
Page: 18
Status: Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: B
Part of Context Group: Q43-44
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
Using the acquisition method to account for the acquisition, what will be the post-acquisition current assets of TME?
Answer Choices:
A. $93,000
B. $118,000
C. $105,000
Explanation
Using the acquisition basis of accounting, the post-acquisition level of the current assets is
the amount of the current assets prior to acquisition minus the amount of cash used for
the acquisition. ($80,000 + 38,000 – 25,000) = $93,000.