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Learn the treatment of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) in relation to equity method investments.

Understand how to adjust the investment account balance for changes in ownership percentage, including acquisition costs, fair value adjustments, and amortization of excess cost over book value.

Understand the accounting for sales of investment in shares under the equity method, including gain/loss calculation and adjustments to the investment account.

Comprehend how a company's share of cumulative losses affects accounting for its investment under the equity method.

Definitions:

Agricultural Interests

Concerns or advantages related to the farming industry, including crop production, livestock management, and agricultural policy impacts.

Special-Interest Issue

An issue that generates substantial individual benefits to a small minority while imposing a small individual cost on many other citizens. In total, the net cost to the majority might either exceed or fall short of the net benefits to the special-interest group.

Crony Capitalism

A situation where the institutions of markets are maintained, but the allocation of resources, and the profit and loss of businesses, are determined by political decision-making rather than consumer purchases and market forces. To a large degree, the activities of business firms are directed and controlled by government spending and regulation. In turn, many of the business firms will use contributions and other forms of political support to compete for government favors.

Government Favors

Benefits or advantages granted by the government to specific groups, businesses, or individuals, potentially influencing market outcomes and competitiveness.