If the Equity Method Is Used to Account for a Long-Term

question 158

Multiple Choice

If the equity method is used to account for a long-term investment in common stock, cash dividends received from the investee are recorded by the investor as:

• A) a credit to the Investment account.
• B) a credit to the Dividend Revenue account.
• C) a debit to the Investment account.
• D) no entry. There is no entry made to record dividends.

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