On June 1 of the Current Year, Tab Converted a Machine

question 32

Multiple Choice

On June 1 of the current year, Tab converted a machine from personal use to rental property.At the time of the conversion, the machine was worth $90,000.Five years ago, Tab purchased the machine for $120,000.The machine is still encumbered by a $50,000 mortgage.What is the basis of the machine for cost recovery?

• A)$70,000
• B)$90,000
• C)$120,000
• D)$140,000
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Corporate Treasury

The division within a corporation that manages the company's finances, including cash flow, investments, and risk.

Cumulative Voting

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Straight Voting

A voting system where shareholders must vote for directors individually, with each shareholder's vote proportional to their shareholding.

MBCA

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