2 UESTION 16 For accounting purposes, the method used to account for long-term investments (i.e. cost, equ consolidation) in common stock is determined by CA whether the acquisition of the stock by the investor was "friendly" or "hostile." CB. the extent of an investor's influence on the operating and financial affairs of the investe indicated by the percentage of stock ownership. CC. CD.. whether the stock has paid dividends in past years. the amount paid for the stock by the investor.