In the case of an investment in equity securities where the investor does not have significant influence and the investment is carried at fair value, a dividend from the investee is: A a direct increase to retained earnings of the investor to offset the direct decrease to retained earnings of the investee. B an expense to the investor in the period of declaration. C income to the investor in the period of declaration. D a reduction of the carrying amount of the investment.
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