Advanced Financial Accounting
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078025877
Author: Theodore E. Christensen, David M Cottrell, Cassy JH Budd Advanced Financial Accounting
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.5C
Risks Associated with Acquisitions
Not all business combinations are successful, and many entail substantial risk. Acquiring anothercompany may involve a number of different types of risk. Obtain a copy of the 10-K report forAlphabet Inc. (parent company ofGoogle Inc.) for the year ended December 31, 2016 available atthe SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). The report also can be accessed through Yahoo! Finance or thecompany’s Investor Relations page.
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On pages 9-10 of the 10-K report, Alphabet provides information to iwes1ors about its motivationfor acquiring companies and the possible risks associated with such acquisitions. Briefly discussthe risks that Google sees inherent in potential acquisitions
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