In accounting for an acquisition using the pooling of interests method,which of the following statements is true?
A) In subsequent periods,the subsidiary's retained earnings is always eliminated by the amount at date of acquisition.
B) The investment account will always equal the book value of the subsidiary at any date.
C) Any goodwill will have an indefinite life.
D) Any goodwill must be amortized over 20 years.
E) The excess of fair value over book value of the net assets of a subsidiary is amortized over their useful lives.
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