QS C-16 Equity securities with controlling influence LO C2 Accenture purchases 55% of the voting common stock of JBL. After the purchase, Accenture has a controlling Influence over JBL. (a) Which method does Accenture use to account for its investment in JBL? (b) What type of financial statements does Accenture prepare after the acquisition? : Cost Method (a) (b) Which method does Accenture use to account for its investment in JBL? What type of financial statements does Accenture prepare after the acquisition? Consolidation Method Cost Method Equity Method Fair Value Method