FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Indicate which of the following features would be considered an advantage of acquiring assets rather than shares in the purchase of an incorporated business.
A. The ability to carry forward non-capital losses after the acquisition.
B. the ability to avoid land transfer tax.
C. The availability of the lifetime
D. the ability to recognize the acquired company
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