Question: When a parent uses the acquisition method for business combinations and sells shares of its subsidiary, which of the following statements is false? A.If majority

  • When a parent uses the acquisition method for business combinations and sells shares of its subsidiary, which of the following statements is false?
  • A.If majority control is still maintained, consolidated financial statements are still required.
  • B.If majority control is not maintained but significant influence exists, the equity method to account for the investment is still used but consolidated financial statements are not required.
  • C.If majority control is not maintained but significant influence exists, the equity method is still used to account for the investment and consolidated financial statements are still required.
  • D.If majority control is not maintained and significant influence no longer exists, a prospective change in accounting principle to the fair value method is required.
  • E.A gain or loss calculation must be prepared if control is lost.

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