Discussion Post: Equity Method
How is the use of the equity method subject to manipulation? How might a financial statement reader detect such behavior? In addition, provide an example to prove how the equity method may result in manipulation of the financial results.
Participate in follow-up discussion by providing recommendations to classmates' fact patterns on how a company could implement procedures to prevent manipulation of the use of the equity method.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.