Ralph and Yolanda Purchased 20% of the Initial Offering of Major

question 99

Multiple Choice

Ralph and Yolanda purchased 20% of the initial offering of Major Corporation common stock for $150,000. Major Corporation is a qualifying small business corporation and the stock qualifies as Sec. 1244 stock. Ten months later, Major Corporation files for bankruptcy and the shareholders are notified that the stock is worthless. Ralph and Yolanda, who are married and file a joint return, have a

• A)$150,000 ordinary loss.
• B)$150,000 capital loss.
• C)$100,000 ordinary loss; $50,000 capital loss.
• D)$100,000 ordinary loss; $50,000 ordinary loss carryforward.

Understand the concept of process costing system and its application in manufacturing.

Calculate total cost to be accounted for in a cost reconciliation report.

Determine equivalent units for materials and conversion costs using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Determine equivalent units for materials and conversion costs using the weighted-average method.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Straight-Line Basis

An accounting method of depreciation where the value of an asset is reduced evenly over its useful life.

Salvage Value

The projection of an asset's resale value after it ceases to be of use.

Gain or Loss

The financial outcome resulting from the sale of assets or securities, determined by the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price.