What does the working paper do when consolidating?
ARevalues all the assets
BCalculates the audit fee
CReplaces the subsidiary's books
DEliminates intercompany items
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Eliminates intercompany items
Each company keeps its own books; the year-end working paper combines balances and removes intercompany items.
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