Horizons Inc. has agreed to sell an investment in a subsidiary that has been accounted for on the equity method of accounting to a minority stockholder in exchange for the stockholders share in Horizons. Since the fair value of the investment exceeds its book value, Horizons CEO is considering recognizing a gain on the exchange. However, the new CFO at Horizons is recommending to the board of directors that the excess from the exchange be accounted as a credit to equity. Horizons turns to you for advice!