Accounting methods for the acquisition-cost basis

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As you discuss the tax-free sale with Emily and Richard, you present several accounting methods for the acquisition-cost basis, equity basis, or consolidated basis. In your presentation, include the following information:

Why or why not should each method be used?

Which accounts are involved in the accounting?

How is the accounting carried on Leeds' balance sheet?

If dividends are involved, how are they taxed?

Recommendation: How would you account for the acquisition?

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