Which of the Following Results in a Decrease in the Equity

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results in a decrease in the Equity in Investee Income account when applying the equity method?

• A) Dividends paid by the investor.
• B) Net income of the investee.
• C) Investor's share of gross profit from intra-entity inventory sales for the current year.
• D) Investor's share of gross profit from intra-entity inventory sales for the prior year.
• E) Other Comprehensive Income of the investee.

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an ownership interest in a company, calculated as company assets minus its liabilities and representing the net assets owned by shareholders.

Acquisition Date

The exact date on which control of a business is obtained by the acquirer, upon which the acquirer applies acquisition accounting.

Non-controlling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.