If a Company Owns More Than 20% of the Stock

question 146

Multiple Choice

If a company owns more than 20% of the stock of another company and the stock is being held as a long-term investment,which method would the investor normally use to account for this investment?

• A)Equity method
• B)Market value method
• C)Historical cost method
• D)Straight-line method
• E)Effective method

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing companies to adjust to market changes.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Optimal Level

The optimal level signifies the most efficient, effective, or favorable point or degree for a specific goal or condition.

Deli Industry

A sector specializing in the preparation and sale of delicatessen products, such as ready-to-eat foods, sandwiches, and specialty meats.