Question 1: Please identify two motives why companies invest in securities issued by other corporations.
Question 2: What constitutes significant influence when an investor's financial interest is below the 50% level.
Question 3: Please explain the accounting treatment when a company purchases less than 20% of another company's stock.
Question 4: Please explain how revenue and dividends are treated when the equity method is used.
Question 5: Briefly explain the accounting issues related to the fair value option for equity securities.