According to Ponemon Institute's 2015 Annual Cost of Cyber Crime

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to Ponemon Institute's 2015 Annual Cost of Cyber Crime Study,the average annualized cost of cybercrime for companies in the United States was approximately:

• A)$1.5 million.
• B)$15 million.
• C)$150 million.
• D)$1.5 billion.
• E)$15 billion.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Conversions

Events where property or assets are destroyed, stolen, condemned, or disposed of under the threat of condemnation and the owner is compensated, with potential tax implications.

Amended Tax Return

A tax return filed to correct inaccuracies or add new information to a previously filed return, often resulting in a different tax liability.

Replacement Period

The specified time frame within which property must be replaced to defer recognition of gains for tax purposes.

Recognized Gain

The portion of a capital gain that must be reported as income for tax purposes.