What Statement Is Correct with Respect to an S Corporation

question 94

Multiple Choice

What statement is correct with respect to an S corporation?

• A) There is no advantage to elect § 1244 stock.
• B) An S corporation can own up to 85% of an insurance company.
• C) A resident alien may be a shareholder.
• D) A voting trust arrangement is not available.
• E) None of the above statements is true.

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Definitions:

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that matches expenses with the revenues they helped to generate, recognizing expenses in the same period as the revenues.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly removed from the accounts when deemed irrecoverable.

Materiality Constraint

An accounting principle that allows the omission or misstatement of figures that are not significant enough to influence the decision-making process of users of financial statements.

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that dictates the timing of reporting an expense, aligning it with the revenue it generates to accurately reflect financial performance.