In General, Which of the Following Statements About the Income

Multiple Choice

In general, which of the following statements about the income tax implications of the form of a business combination is true?

A) An acquisition of shares is generally better for the acquirer but worse for the vendor.
B) An acquisition of net assets is generally better for the acquirer but worse for the vendor.
C) An acquisition of shares is generally better for both the acquirer and the vendor.
D) An acquisition of net assets is generally better for both the acquirer and the vendor