At the Beginning of 2014, Trichet Inc

question 186

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of 2014, Trichet Inc. purchased a 27% stake in the ordinary shares of Papandreou Company at a cost of €4,000,000. After applying the equity method, the Investment in Papandreou account has a balance of €4,020,000. At December 31, 2014 the fair value of the investment is €4,130,000. Which of the following values is acceptable for Trichet to report for the investment in its December 31, 2014 statement of financial position? I. €4,000,000
II) €4,020,000
III) €4,130,000

• A) I, II, or III.
• B) I or II only.
• C) II only.
• D) II or III only.

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Definitions:

Flotation Costs

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