The basic methods used in combining financial accounts in a merger include all except which of the following?
A) Goodwill consolidation method
B) Purchase method
C) Pooling of interests method
D) Book value method

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The "Goodwill consolidation method" is not a recognized method for combining financial accounts in a merger. The recognized methods include the Purchase method, Pooling of interests method, and sometimes the Book value method is considered in certain contexts.

The Basic Methods Used in Combining Financial Accounts in a Merger