Mock Corporation Converts to S Corporation Status in 2015

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mock Corporation converts to S corporation status in 2015.Mock used the LIFO inventory method in 2014 and had a LIFO inventory of $435,000 (FIFO value of $550,000) on the date of the S election.How much tax must be added to Mock's 2014 corporate tax liability,assuming that Mock is subject to a 35% tax rate.

• A)$0
• B)$10,062.50
• C)$40,250
• D)$115,000
• E)Some other amount

Journalize transactions involving materials purchases, conversion costs applications, transfers to finished goods, and sales including associated cost of goods sold.

Calculate and compare activity costs before and after process improvements.

Understand the difference between methodologies that consider and ignore present value in capital investment analysis.

Be able to define and calculate the average rate of return and understand its significance.

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Definitions:

Operating Loss

A situation where a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits or revenues, indicating a loss in its core business activities.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in total regardless of the level of production or sales activities within a certain range.

Direct Labor Rate

The cost of wages paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or services, often used in job costing.

Materials Markup

A pricing method where a percentage is added to the cost of materials to cover overhead and profit.