Examlex

Solved

Stock in Merlin Corporation Is Held Equally by Jane, Eve

question 48

Essay

Stock in Merlin Corporation is held equally by Jane, Eve, and Fred. Merlin seeks additional capital to buy a valuable tract of land that will cost $6,000,000. Jane, Eve, and Fred propose to loan Merlin $2,000,000 each, taking from Merlin a $2,000,000 ten-year note with interest payable annually at five points above the prime rate. Merlin Corporation has current taxable income of $7,000,000. How are the payments on the notes treated for tax purposes?


Definitions:

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted cost, based on hours worked and the rates paid.

Standard Direct Labour Rate

refers to the pre-determined cost per hour for direct labor, used in budgeting and measuring labor cost efficiency.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain number of units, multiplied by the standard hourly wage rate.

Actual Direct Labour Rate

This measures the actual cost per hour of labor directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Related Questions