The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Voting Common

question 40

Multiple Choice

The equity method of accounting for investments in voting common stock is appropriate when:

• A)The investor can significantly influence the investee.
• B)The investor has voting control over the investee.
• C)The investor intends to hold the common stock indefinitely.
• D)The investor is assured of a continued supply of a valuable raw material.

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