Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method Are Initially Recorded

question 55

Multiple Choice

Investments accounted for using the equity method are initially recorded at:

• A) the fair market value of the investee company multiplied by the percentage ownership acquired
• B) the total of the investee's equity accounts multiplied by the percentage ownership acquired
• C) cost of the investment
• D) the book value of the investee company multiplied by the percentage of ownership acquired

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