Prince Company acquires Duchess, Inc. on January 1, 2016. At the date of acquisition, Duchess has long-term debt with a fair value of $1,500,000 and a carrying amount of $1,200,000.With respect to long-term debt consolidation worksheet adjustments in periods following the acquisition, which of the following is correct:
A. Debit Interest Expense and Credit Long-Term Debt Expense.
B. Do not adjust the value of the debt because Prince is not obligated to repay the debt.
C. Prince must recognize an increase in interest expense if the amount is material.
D. Credit Long-Term Debt and Debit Interest Expense on the balance sheet of Duchess.
E. Debit Long-Term Debt and Credit Interest Expense.
Answer: E
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