ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING-ACCESS
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Author: Christensen
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1.1E
To determine
Concept Introduction:
The equity method is the procedure of using company’s investment assets with the associate companies, where the investor holds
The correct option for investor should report increase in investment
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Choose the correct.When an investor uses the equity method to account for investments in common stock, the investor’s share of cash dividends from the investee should be recorded as:
a. A deduction from the investor’s share of the investee’s profits.b. Dividend income.c. A deduction from the stockholders’ equity account, Dividends to Stockholders.d. A deduction from the investment account(AICPA adapted)
The Equity Method of accounting for investments:
a)
Requires the investment asset to increase proportionally with the affiliates net income
b)
Requires the investment asset to decrease proportionally with the affiliates net loss
c)
Requires the investment asset to decrease proportionally with dividends received
d)
All of the above
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the equity method?
A. The equity method is used for reporting gains or losses for non-strategic investments.
B. The investor's share of the associate's dividends declared is reported as revenue.
C. The investor's investment in the associate changes in direct relation to the changes taking place in the associate's equity accounts.
D. The equity method reports unrealized gains and losses on revaluations to fair value in net income.
Chapter 2 Solutions
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING-ACCESS
Ch. 2 - What types of investments in common stock normally...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2QCh. 2 - Describe an investor’s treatment of an investment...Ch. 2 - How is the receipt of a dividend recorded under...Ch. 2 - How does carrying securities at fair value...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.6QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.7QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.8QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.9QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.10Q
Ch. 2 - How are a subsidiary’s dividend declarations...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.12QCh. 2 - Give a definition of consolidated retained...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.14QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.15QCh. 2 - Prob. 2.16AQCh. 2 - When is equity method reporting considered...Ch. 2 - How does the fully adjusted equity method differ...Ch. 2 - What is the modified equity method? When might a...Ch. 2 - Choice of Accounting Method Slanted Building...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.3CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.4CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.5CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.6CCh. 2 - Prob. 2.1.1ECh. 2 - Multiple-Choice Questions on Accounting for Equity...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.1.3ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.1.4ECh. 2 - Multiple-Choice Questions on Intercorporate...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.2.2ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.1ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.2ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.3.3ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.4ECh. 2 - Acquisition Price Phillips Company bought 40...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.6ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.7ECh. 2 - Carrying an investment at Fair Value versus Equity...Ch. 2 - Carrying an Investment at Fair Value versus Equity...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.10ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.11ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.12ECh. 2 - Prob. 2.13ECh. 2 - Income Reporting Grandview Company purchased 40...Ch. 2 - Investee with Preferred Stock Outstanding Reden...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.16AECh. 2 - Prob. 2.17AECh. 2 - Changes ¡n the Number of Shares Held Idle...Ch. 2 - Investments Carried at Fair Value and Equity...Ch. 2 - Carried at Fair Value Journal Entries Marlow...Ch. 2 - Consolidated Worksheet at End of the First Year of...Ch. 2 - Consolidated Worksheet at End of the Second Year...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.23PCh. 2 - Prob. 2.24PCh. 2 - Prob. 2.25APCh. 2 - Equity-Method income Statement Wealthy...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2.27BPCh. 2 - Prob. 2.28BP
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