If an S Corporation's Beginning Balance in OAA Is Zero

question 107

Multiple Choice

If an S corporation's beginning balance in OAA is zero and the following transactions occur, what is the ending OAA balance? $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Depreciation recapture income } & \$ 21,000 \\\text { Payroll tax penalty } & 4,200 \\\text { Tax-exempt interest income } & 5,300 \\\text { Nontaxable life insurance proceeds } & 5,100 \\\text { Life insurance premiums paid (nondeductible) } & 2,800\end{array}$$

• A) $1,300
• B) $7,600
• C) $23,300
• D) $27,500
• E) None of these

Recognize the significance of academic journals in disseminating research findings.

Distinguish between description and explanation in research contexts and their application in studying communication.

Understand how the average collection period and credit sales impact the firm's receivables balance.

Comprehend the effects of granting credit on a firm's total revenues, costs, and cash cycle.

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Definitions:

Cash Realizable Value

The amount of cash expected to be obtained from the current sale or disposal of an asset after deducting any selling costs.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts outstanding from customers to a firm for goods or services that have been supplied but remain unpaid.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectable.

Bad Debt Expense

The portion of receivables that a company estimates it will not collect, considered as an expense in the income statement.