Which of the following statements is true regarding the acquisition method of accounting for a business combination? a. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at book values. b. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at fair value, but only if the acquisition cost equals or exceeds fair value of the subsidiary's net assets. c. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at fair values regardless of the acquisition cost. d. Consulting costs related to the combination reduce additional paid-in capital.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the acquisition method of accounting for a business combination? a. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at book values. b. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at fair value, but only if the acquisition cost equals or exceeds fair value of the subsidiary's net assets. c. Assets of the acquired company are recorded at fair values regardless of the acquisition cost. d. Consulting costs related to the combination reduce additional paid-in capital.

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