Which of the Following Statements Pertaining to Any Acquisition Differential

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements pertaining to any acquisition differential arising from a joint venture is correct?

A) There can be no acquisition differential arising from the formation of a new joint venture.
B) The acquisition differential arising from a newly formed joint venture is allocated across the venture's identifiable net assets.
C) The acquisition differential arising from a newly formed joint venture is immediately charged to the retained earnings of each venturer on a pro-rata basis.
D) An acquisition differential may arise when a venturer increases its ownership percentage of a joint venture.