GAAP Regarding Accounting for Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments

question 19

Multiple Choice

GAAP regarding accounting for unrealized gains and losses on investments in equity securities will apply to an investment when the percentage of ownership of another company is:

• A)Less than 20%.
• B)20% to 50%.
• C)Over 50%.
• D)Exactly 100%.

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