the initial investment in securities to be accounted for using the equity method will be reported at..
cost
entry for recording initial investment
dr. equity investment
cr. cash
diagram with goodwill
purchase price
goodwill (unidentifiable asset)
net fair market value
(identifiable assets)
net book value
T account for investment
investment- On BS
Original cost dividends
Equity method Depreciation
balance
T accounting for income
income- On IS
depreciation equity method
balance