ADVANCED ACCOUNTING-EBOOK ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781264157068
Author: Hoyle
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1, Problem 5Q
Why does the equity method record dividends from an investee as a reduction in the investment account, not as dividend income?
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ADVANCED ACCOUNTING-EBOOK ACCESS
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