The Equity Method of Accounting for a Stock Investment Should

The equity method of accounting for a stock investment should generally be used when the investor owns a level of stock ownership that:

A) requires the investor to notify the government of any plans to acquire a controlling interest in the investee company.
B) gives the investor significant influence over the investee company.
C) usually indicates a plan to acquire a controlling interest in the investee company.
D) is the controlling interest in the investee company.