The Wellness Society, a Not-For-Profit Organization, Owns 30% of Walk

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Wellness Society, a not-for-profit organization, owns 30% of Walk for Canada, also a not-for-profit organization. The two organizations operate independently and have no board members in common. How should the Wellness Society account for its investment in Walk for Canada?

• A)Cost method
• B)Equity method
• C)Equity method with supplemental disclosure
• D)Note disclosure with a description of the relationship and nature and extent of its economic interest

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Definitions:

Gross Method

A method of recording purchases of inventory at their gross price without any deduction for trade discounts at the time of purchase.

Periodic Inventory Method

An accounting approach where inventory values and cost of goods sold are determined at the end of an accounting period through physical inventory counts.

Purchases Discount

A reduction in the invoice price of goods, granted by the seller to the buyer for early payment within a specified time frame.

Gross Method

An accounting method for recording inventory purchases without deducting discounts at the time of purchase.