In the process of conversion from the equity method to the fair value method, the earnings or losses that the investor previously recognized under the equity method should

remain as a part of the carrying amount of the investment

Explanation:

Equity method is simply the process whereby investments are treated in associate companies. It usually occurs when the investor entity holds about twenty to fifty percent of the voting stock of the other company.

It should be noted that in a process of conversion from the equity method to the fair value method, the earnings or losses that the investor previously recognized under the equity method should remain as a part of the carrying amount of the investment.

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