Under the equity method, the investor:

A Records dividends as income

B Adjusts the investment account for the investors share of investee net income/loss

C Consolidates financial statements

D Ignores investee results

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Equity method: investment increases by share of investee income, decreases by dividends received. Used for 20-50% ownership.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Under the equity method, the investor:" is Option B: Adjusts the investment account for the investors share of investee net income/loss.

The other options — A) Records dividends as income, C) Consolidates financial statements, D) Ignores investee results — are incorrect for this CPA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Equity method: investment increases by share of investee income, decreases by dividends received. Used for 20-50% ownership.

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Under the equity method, the investor:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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