When Using the Equity Method to Account for an Investment,cash

question 37

Multiple Choice

When using the equity method to account for an investment,cash dividends received by the investor from the investee should be recorded:

• A)As a reduction in the Investments account.
• B)As an increase in the Investments account.
• C)As dividend income.
• D)As a contra item to stockholders' equity.

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