A company has been using the fair-value method to account for its investment. The company now has the ability to significantly control the investee and the equity method has been deemed appropriate. Which of the following statements is true?

The investor will not receive future dividends from the investee.

A cumulative effect change in accounting principle must occur.

A prospective change in accounting principle must occur.

A retrospective change in accounting principle must occur.

Future dividends will continue to be recorded as revenue.