In Which of the Following Independent Situations Would Slane, a Foreign

question 108

Multiple Choice

In which of the following independent situations would Slane, a foreign corporation, be classified as a controlled foreign corporation? The Slane stock is directly owned 12% by Jen, 10% by Kathy, 12% by Leslie, 10% by David, 8% by Ben, and 48% by Mike.

• A) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, Ben, and Mike are all U.S. citizens.
• B) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. David is married to Kathy. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.
• C) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. Ben is Mike's son. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.
• D) Jen, Kathy, Leslie, David, and Ben are all U.S. citizens. Mike is a foreign resident and citizen.

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Definitions:

Trademark

A recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that represents the excess value paid for a company over its net assets at the time of acquisition, reflecting attributes like brand reputation, customer relations, and intellectual property.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on company matters, such as electing directors or approving acquisitions, indicating a degree of control in the company.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.