CPA · Question 42 · Area II: Technical Accounting
Entity A has a variable interest in Entity B. Entity A absorbs 40% of Entity B's expected losses and receives 30% of its expected residual returns. Entity A also has the power to direct the activities of Entity B that most significantly impact its economic performance. Who is the primary beneficiary?
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Entity A is not the primary beneficiary because it does not absorb the majority of losses.
Entity A is not the primary beneficiary because it does not receive the majority of returns.
Entity A is the primary beneficiary only if it owns voting stock.
Entity A is the primary beneficiary.
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