Idler Co. has an investment in Cowl Corp. for which it uses the equity method. Cowl has suffered large losses for several years, and the balance in the investment account has been reduced to zero. How should Idler account for this investment?
What will be an ideal response?
Idler should discontinue the use of the equity method. The investment would have a zero balance until investee profits eliminate unrecognized losses.
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