Using the Legend Provided, Classify Each Statement Accordingly

question 4

Short Answer

Using the legend provided, classify each statement accordingly. In all cases, assume that taxable income is being adjusted to arrive at current E & P for 2015.
a.Increase
b.Decrease
c.No effect
-Meal and entertainment expenses not deducted in 2015 because of the 50% limitation.

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Definitions:

Recall Price

The price at which a company can recall its shares or bonds before their maturity date, usually at a premium.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of net income earned by a company that is retained and not distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

Cumulative Preferred Stock is a type of stock that entitles its holders to receive dividends in arrears before any dividends can be paid on common stock.

Dividends in Arrears

Dividends on cumulative preferred stock that have not been paid in the period they were due.