HYNES & HOWES INSURANCE COUNSELORS, INC. Notes to Financial Statements September 30, 1998 and 1997 Note 4. Investment in Affiliated Company: Investment in affiliated company at September 30, 1998 and 1997 consisted of a 3% ownership of Triton Investments, Ltd. common stock. Cost of the stock was $1,700 and the equity in assets is $2,720. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investment in affiliated company, although the stock holding is below the 20% level of ownership, the control that was exercised by common officers and directors warranted this adoption.