ABC Company Has Been Purchasing Stock of XYZ Company for a Few

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Essay

ABC Company has been purchasing stock of XYZ Company for a few years.ABC has classified the XYZ Company stock as available for sale.ABC has just purchased an additional 10% of XYZ's stock so it now owns 25% and is the largest stockholder.How does this last purchase affect ABC's accounting for this stock?

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Definitions:

Dorsal Respiratory Group

A cluster of neurons located in the medulla oblongata that controls the basic rhythm of respiration through the regulation of inspiratory depth and rate.

Phrenic Nerve

Nerve derived from spinal nerves C3–C5; supplies the diaphragm.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

A cranial nerve that is responsible for taste and other functions of the throat.

Hypoventilates

A condition where ventilation is inadequate to perform needed gas exchange, often resulting in increased blood CO2 levels.