What method of accounting will Phillips use to account for this investment?

A) Amortized cost method.
B) Equity method.
C) Fair value method.
D) Consolidation.

Fair Value Method

This method involves estimating the price of an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Amortized Cost Method

An accounting technique used to periodically lower the book value of a loan or intangible asset over a set period of time, essentially reflecting the cost of the asset over its useful life or payback period.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by companies to assess the profits earned through their investments in other companies.