For Accounting Purposes, the Method Used to Account for Long-Term

question 119

Multiple Choice

For accounting purposes, the method used to account for long-term investments in common stock is determined by:

• A) the amount paid for the stock by the investor.
• B) the extent of an investor's influence on the investee's operating decisions and policies.
• C) whether the stock has paid dividends in the past years.
• D) whether the dividend declared is a cash or stock dividend.

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