The Governing Instrument for the Lopez Trust Contains No Definitions

question 104

Essay

The governing instrument for the Lopez Trust contains no definitions of income and principal. The Trust is located in a state that has adopted the Uniform Act. In the current year, the trust reports the following receipts and disbursements:
$\begin{array}{ll}\text { Dividends } & \$ 10,000 \\\text { Proceeds from sales of stock, including } \$ 10,000 \text { of gain } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Trustee's fee, all charged to income } & \$ 500 \\\text { CPA's fee for preparation of tax return } & \$ 200\end{array}$
What is the trust's net accounting income?

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Definitions:

Adonis Syndrome

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Objective Self-awareness

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Body Image

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Subjective Evaluation

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