What Is the Appropriate Reporting Method for Less Than Majority

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate reporting method for less than majority owned companies?

• A)The equity method
• B)The fair value method
• C)Either the equity method or the fair value method depending on whether the investor can exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies
• D)Either the equity method or the fair value method depending on whether the investor has effective control over operating and financial policies

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