Under the Cost Method, the Investment Account Is Reduced When

question 22

Multiple Choice

Under the cost method, the investment account is reduced when:

• A) there is a liquidating dividend.
• B) the subsidiary declares a cash dividend.
• C) the subsidiary incurs a net loss.
• D) none of these.

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