Newjohn Company Owns Stock in Several Affiliated Companies

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Essay

Newjohn Company owns stock in several affiliated companies.Investments in some of these affiliates are accounted for as securities available for sale while some are accounted for using the equity method.
Required:
(1. )What factors determine which method should be used?
(2. )What events are recorded when the equity method is used?
(3. )What events are recorded when the securities are accounted for as available for sale?

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Definitions:

Need For Power

An individual's desire for influence or control over others, motivating them to seek positions of authority.

Need For Affiliation

The desire to establish and maintain good relations with people.

Need For Affiliation

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Acquired Needs Theory

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