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Accountants use either the cost method, the equity method, or the consolidation method to account for businesses investing in other businesses. Accountants choose which of these three methods to use ...

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Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...