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Answer: fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses recognized in the income statement.
Under US GAAP, investments in equity securities (excluding those conferring significant influence) are measured at fair value. Unrealized holding gains or losses are recognized in the income statement, not other comprehensive income or amortized cost. This aligns with the requirement for transparency and immediate recognition of financial performance impacts.
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Under US GAAP, an equity security representing less than 1% of the outstanding equity of the issuing company, with no other ownership stake, is most likely reported on the acquiring company's balance sheet at:
A
amortized cost.
B
fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses recognized in the income statement.
C
fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income.
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