Eileen Transfers Property Worth $200,000 (Basis of $190,000) to Goldfinch

question 101

Multiple Choice

Eileen transfers property worth $200,000 (basis of $190,000) to Goldfinch Corporation. In return, she receives 80% of the stock in Goldfinch Corporation (fair market value of $180,000) and a long-term note (fair market value of
$20,000) executed by Goldfinch and made payable to Eileen. Eileen recognizes gain on the transfer of:

• A) $0.
• B) $10,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $190,000.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Historic Costs

The original monetary value of an asset or transaction, without accounting for inflation, depreciation, or appreciation, used as a basis for the financial accounting of assets.

Book Values

The value of an asset as recorded in the company's books or financial statements, often differing from its market value.

Market Values

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Weighted Average Cost Of Capital

The average rate that a company is expected to pay to all its security holders to finance its assets.