a.
Explain the way in which Company E initially determine the income to be reported in 2017 in connection with its ownership of Company P.
b.
Explain the factors which should have influenced Company E in its decision to apply the equity method in 2018.
c.
Explain the factors which could have prevented Company E from adopting the equity method after this second purchase.
d.
Identify the objective of the equity method of accounting.
e.
Identify the criticisms which have been levelled at the equity method.
f.
Explain the way in which Company E determines the income to be reported in 2017 in connection with its ownership of Company P and why is this accounting appropriate.
g.
Explain the way in which the allocation of Company E’s acquisition made.
h.
Explain if Company F declares a cash dividend, what impact does it have on Echo’s financial records under the equity method and why is this accounting appropriate.
i.
Explain what amounts are included in Company E’s Investment in Company P’s account and the amounts are included in Company E’s Equity in Income of company P’s account.
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