ACCT.PRINCIPLES (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
ACCT.PRINCIPLES (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
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Chapter 16, Problem 10Q
To determine

Equity Method: Under equity method if investor owned between 20% and 50% of common stock of the company, the stockholder will exercise the right to influence the decisions of the company.

Cost Method: Under cost method, cost of investment is used as a base to determine gain or loss on sale of investment. Cost method can be used by holders who hold below 20% of shares.

To explain: Difference between the cost and equity method of accounting for investment in stock.

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