Nate Is a Partner in a Partnership That Received $5,000

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nate is a partner in a partnership that received $5,000 of interest income this year. Nate's share of the interest is $1,000, and he should report this income on his individual return as:

• A) income from a partnership.
• B) business income.
• C) interest income.
• D) dividend income because the partnership intends to organize next year as a limited liability company.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to determine the difference between the budgeted and actual volume of production, affecting the allocation of fixed overhead costs.

Standard Direct Materials

The predetermined cost and quantity of raw materials expected to be used in the production process, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs, due to variations in production levels.

Variable Factory Overhead Controllable Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on the standards set for the production volume.