Advanced Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9780078025877
Author: Theodore E. Christensen, David M Cottrell, Cassy JH Budd Advanced Financial Accounting
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.18AQ
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Methods of Investment Accounting
There are two methods of investment accounting such as:
- Cost Method − This method is used when there is a long-term investment and ownership stake of less than 20%.
- Equity Method − This method is used when investment results in 20% to 50% stake in another company.
: The effect of each method of investment when there is unrealized intercompany gain on parent’s books.
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