Answer:
The correct option is deduction from the investment account
Explanation:
In an equity method, the firm analyzes the profits which are earned by investing in other firms. The accounting is done in two ways:
1. Income from the investment is shown in the firm income statement
2. And, the value which is to be reported is shown in the firm balance sheet under the assets side
So, it won't be recorded as an investor profit, neither it would be recorded as a stockholder equity account as it is a separate account, nor it would be recorded as a dividend income.
Therefore, the correct option is a deduction from the investment account