A subsidiary entity, crystal ltd, is for sale at a price $6 million. There has been someinterest from prospective buyers but no sale as yet. One buyer has made an offer of $5 million but the directors of the parent company have declined the offer. An accountant firm which was appointed by the parent company has just submitted a report and advice that the fair value of crystal ltd is $7.5 million. They have decided not to lower the sale price of crystal ltd at the moment. Discuss whether the subsidiary can be classified as held for sale.

A subsidiary entity, crystal ltd, is for sale at a price $6 million. There has been someinterest from prospective buyers but no sale as yet. One buyer has made an offer of $5 million but the directors of the parent company have declined the offer. An accountant firm which was appointed by the parent company has just submitted a report and advice that the fair value of crystal ltd is $7.5 million. They have decided not to lower the sale price of crystal ltd at the moment. Discuss whether the subsidiary can be classified as held for sale.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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