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Which one of the following is not a limitation of consolidated financial statements?

A) Poor performance of one or more companies may be hidden by good performance of others.

B) Information about the financial status and results of operations of the economic entity will be reported.

C) All the consolidated retained earnings balance may not be available for dividends of the parent.

D) Supplemental information about individual companies or groups of companies included in consolidated statements may be necessary for a fair presentation.

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