Jerry Transfers Two Assets to a Corporation as Part of a Sec

question 15

Multiple Choice

Jerry transfers two assets to a corporation as part of a Sec. 351 exchange. The first asset has an adjusted basis of $70,000 and an FMV of $50,000. The second asset has an adjusted basis of $70,000 and an FMV of $150,000. The FMV of the stock received is $180,000, and he also receives $20,000 cash. The realized and recognized gain on the second asset is

• A) $80,000 realized; $20,000 recognized.
• B) $10,000 realized; $10,000 recognized.
• C) $80,000 realized; $15,000 recognized.
• D) $20,000 realized; $10,000 recognized.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Money distributed by a corporation to its shareowners, frequently as a dividend from profits.

Operating Activities

Transactions and other events that are not investing or financing activities, usually involving the production and delivery of goods and services.

Indirect Method

A method used in cash flow statement preparation that adjusts net income for the changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate the cash from operating activities.

Accounts Payable

Obligations or debts owed by a company to its suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.