Amos Contributes Land with an Adjusted Basis of $150,000 and a Fair

question 43

True/False

Amos contributes land with an adjusted basis of $150,000 and a fair market value of $200,000 to White, Inc., an S corporation, in exchange for 50% of the stock of White, Inc. Carol contributes cash of $200,000 for the other 50% of the stock. If White later sells the land for $225,000, $62,500 [$50,000 + 50%($25,000)] is allocated to Amos and $12,500 ($25,000 × 50%) is allocated to Carol.

Identify the role of taxation and depreciation in affecting project cash flow.

Understand the concept of net working capital and its importance in project evaluation.

Appreciate the role of opportunity costs in project analysis.

Understand the significance of after-tax cash flows in capital budgeting.

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Definitions:

Plant Assets

Tangible assets used in a company's operations that have a useful life of more than one year.

Notes Payable

A written agreement to pay a specified amount, usually including interest, by a certain date.

Direct Method

A way of preparing a cash flow statement where actual cash flows from operating activities are listed directly.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows and outflows a company receives from its ongoing operations, investment, and financial activities.