The Investor Should Generally Use the Equity Method of Accounting

question 61

Multiple Choice

The investor should generally use the equity method of accounting for the investee if the investor owns what percentage of the outstanding stock of the investee?

• A) 19%
• B) 10%
• C) 45%
• D) More than 50%

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