# Test Bank for Advanced Accounting 12th Edition - Paul M. Fischer, William J. Taylor, Rita H. Cheng | Latest 2025 Verified Questions, Solutions & Explanations Description Advanced Accounting 12th Edition Paul M Fischer William J Taylor Rita H Cheng - Test Bank Sample Questions Advanced Accounting Chapter_03_Consolidated_Statements_Subsequent_to_Acquisition 1. The method of accounting for subsidiaries that better reflects the investment account on parent-only financial statements is the a. cost method. b. simple equity method. c. investment method. d. sophisticated equity method. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Under the sophisticated equity method the subsidiary income, and therefor the excess fair value over book value of the net assets acquired.DIFFICULTY: E LEARNING OBJECTIV ES: ADAC.FISC.3-1 2. The method of accounting for subsidiaries that is required for influential investments is the a. cost method. b. simple equity method. c. investment method. d. sophisticated equity method. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: The sophisticated equity method is required by GAAP for unconsolidate DIFFICULTY: E LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ADAC.FISC.3-1 3. The method of accounting for subsidiaries where investment income is limited to dividends received is the a. cost method. b. simple equity method.c. investment method. d. sophisticated equity method. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Under the cost method, dividends received from the subsidi