When Using the Equity Method to Account for an Investment,cash

question 5

Multiple Choice

When using the equity method to account for an investment,cash dividends received by the investor from the investee should be recorded:

• A)As a reduction in the Investments account.
• B)As an increase in the Investments account.
• C)As dividend income.
• D)As a contra item to stockholders' equity.

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