As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation Has a Deficit in Accumulated

question 109

Multiple Choice

As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation has a deficit in accumulated E & P of $100,000. For the tax year, current E & P (accrued ratably) is $240,000 (prior to any distributions) . On July 1, Cassowary Corporation distributes $275,000 to its sole shareholder. The amount of the distribution that is a dividend is:

• A) $20,000.
• B) $140,000.
• C) $240,000.
• D) $275,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

Underproduction

The condition where the output is less than what is economically or socially optimal.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to supply goods for and the actual amount they receive by selling them.

Overproduction

The situation where more goods are produced than can be sold, leading to excess supply and often a drop in prices.