What Is the Dominant Factor Used to Distinguish Portfolio Investments

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the dominant factor used to distinguish portfolio investments from significant influence investments?

• A) Use of the Cost Method to account for and report the investment.
• B) Use of the Equity Method to account for and report the investment.
• C) The investor's intention to establish or maintain a long-term operating relationship with the investee.
• D)The percentage of equity held by the investor.

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