Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 56

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)If spouses are the only joint owners, only one-half of the value of the jointly owned property is included in the gross estate, regardless of the relative amount of consideration provided by either spouse.
• B)Special powers of appointment give the power holder less restricted powers than a general power of appointment.
• C)The gross estate does not include the value of life insurance policies on the decedent if the proceeds are receivable by the executor or for the benefit of the estate.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Bad Debts Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customer default.

Receivables

Receivables, often called accounts receivable, are the funds owed to a company by clients or customers for goods or services already delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Bad Debts

Financial losses attributed to customers who fail to pay what they owe for purchased goods or services, often considered as an expense in accounting.

Adjustment

An accounting action that alters the value of accounts in the ledger to reflect their true balances at the period end, often related to expenses and revenues.