Which of the Following Results in an Increase in the Investment

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results in an increase in the investment account when applying the equity method?

• A) Unrealized gain on intra-entity inventory transfers for the prior year.
• B) Unrealized gain on intra-entity inventory transfers for the current year.
• C) Dividends paid by the investor.
• D) Dividends paid by the investee.
• E) Sale of a portion of the investment during the current year.

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Definitions:

Capacity

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain to produce in a given period under normal circumstances.

Machine-Hours

Machine-hours refer to the total time that machinery is in operation, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Unused Capacity

The portion of a company's production capability or resources that is not currently being utilized to generate revenue or output.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a production period based on estimated overhead costs and activity levels, used to allocate overhead costs to products.