What Amount of Equity Income Would Anderson Recognize in 2018

question 18

Multiple Choice

What amount of equity income would Anderson recognize in 2018 from its ownership interest in Barney?

• A) $12,000 income.
• B) $12,000 loss.
• C) $16,000 loss.
• D) $28,000 income.
• E) $28,000 loss.

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