What Is the Primary Difference Between: (I) Accounting for a Business

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between: (i) accounting for a business combination when the subsidiary is dissolved; and (ii) accounting for a business combination when the subsidiary retains its incorporation?

A) If the subsidiary is dissolved, it will not be operated as a separate division.
B) If the subsidiary is dissolved, assets and liabilities are consolidated at their book values.
C) If the subsidiary retains its incorporation, there will be no goodwill associated with the acquisition.
D) If the subsidiary retains its incorporation, assets and liabilities are consolidated at their book values.
E) If the subsidiary retains its incorporation, the consolidation is not formally recorded in the accounting records of the acquiring company.