Asked by Jamie Wilson on May 11, 2024

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The controlling investor is called the:

A) Owner.
B) Subsidiary.
C) Parent.
D) Investee.
E) Senior entity.

Controlling Investor

An individual or entity that holds a significant portion of a company's shares, yielding the power to influence or direct the company's management and decisions.

Parent

In a business context, the term usually refers to a parent company that holds a controlling interest in subsidiary companies.

  • Identify and explain the roles of controlling investors and their influence in financial statements.
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Lindokuhle TamsanqaMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The controlling investor is typically referred to as the parent company, as it has a controlling interest in the subsidiary company.