When an Investor, Using the Equity Method, Pays More Than

question 73

Multiple Choice

When an investor, using the equity method, pays more than its share of the investee's book value, the difference is

• A) ignored.
• B) accounted for on the investor's books by a debit to Goodwill.
• C) accounted for on the investee's books by a debit to Goodwill.
• D) requires that the investor's Investment account and any investment income from the associate be adjusted over time.

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