East Company, a Highly Diversified Corporation, Reports the Results of Operations

question 39

Essay

East Company, a highly diversified corporation, reports the results of operations quarterly. At the beginning of the third quarter, management decided to discontinue its recreational division. At this time, a formal plan was authorized, calling for disposal by year end. Results for the current year, excluding taxes, are as follows:
The following additional information was provided:
a.The first two quarters include results of operations of the discontinued segment. The segment reported first and second quarter pretax losses of $8,000 and $12,000, respectively.
b.The estimated annual income tax rate in the first and second quarters was 35%. Because of the decision to discontinue, the revised annual effective tax rate was determined to be 40%.Required:For each quarter, present the results of operations and the related tax expense or tax benefit. Where applicable, include the original and restated amounts in the presentation.

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