Constance Owns a Boutique

question 74

Multiple Choice

Constance owns a boutique.During the current year,she has gross income of $400,000 and allowable deductions related to the business of $425,000.
I.Constance has incurred a transaction loss,which represents her unrecovered cost of capital.
II.Constance has suffered an annual loss,which may be carried back 2 years or forward 20 years if not used in the current year.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.

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Definitions:

Accounting Process

A series of procedures and steps taken for the purpose of accounting, including recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions.

Accounting Equation

The foundational principle of accounting, stating that assets equal liabilities plus equity.

Source Documents

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