Under the equity method, the investment account is adjusted to the fair value of the stock at the end of the period.

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The investment account, which equals the percent owned of the investee company's book value, represents the investor's percentage ownership in the investee company's stockholders' equity. The underlying assets and liabilities of the investee company are reflected in the investment account balance.

Under the Equity Method, the Investment Account Is Adjusted to the Fair