When an Investor Accounts for an Investment in Common Stock

question 131

Multiple Choice

When an investor accounts for an investment in common stock at fair value through net income, cash dividends are classified by the investor as:

• A) A return of capital.
• B) A loss.
• C) A deduction from the investment account.
• D) Dividend income.

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