Question on: JAMB Accounting - 2022

Bala Ltd acquired the business of Bello Ltd and caused the separate existence of the latter company to terminate. This situation is best described as?

A

absorption

B

merger

C

conversion

D

dissolution

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Correct Option: A

Absorption is the correct answer. When one company acquires another and the acquired company ceases to exist as a separate entity, it is termed absorption. The assets and liabilities of the absorbed company are transferred to the acquiring company.

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