Answer:
The answer is : C. Investment overstated; retained earnings overstated
Explanation:
Under the equity method of accounting, Fey Corporation should record the correct entry as below:
Dr Equity Investment 16,800
Cr Equity Income 16,800
Dr Cash 5,400
Cr Equity Investment 5,400
As a result, Investment account has been overstated by $5,400 while Dividend Revenue account has been overstated by $5,400. The overstating in Dividend Revenue will subsequently result to the overstating in Retained Earnings account through closing entry.
So, C. Investment overstated; retained earnings overstated is the correct answer.
