Once a company decides to use the fair value option to account for an equity method investment,the decision is irrevocable.

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Once a company has adopted the fair value option for accounting for equity method investments, it cannot switch back to the equity method. The decision is irrevocable and must be applied consistently unless a change in accounting principles is deemed necessary under GAAP.

Once a Company Decides to Use the Fair Value Option