Question

May Co. and Sty Co. exchanged nonmonetary assets. The exchange did not culminate an earning process for either May or Sty (the exchange lacked commercial substance). May paid cash to Sty in connection with the exchange.The book value of the asset exchanged exceeded its fair value for both firms. Therefore, a loss on the exchange should be recognized by1. May Sty2. Yes Yes3. Yes No4. No Yes5. No No

Answer 1

Yes Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The fair value of each asset is less than book value implying that both firms have a loss. Losses are recognized in full regardless of whether there is commercial exchange.