The Cost Method of Accounting for Stock

question 41

Multiple Choice

The cost method of accounting for stock

• A) recognizes dividends as income
• B) is only appropriate as part of a consolidation
• C) requires the investment be increased by the reported net income of the investee
• D) requires the investment be decreased by the reported net income of the investee

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