Margaret Moraine Exchanged a Business Auto That Had an Adjusted

question 49

Multiple Choice

Margaret Moraine exchanged a business auto that had an adjusted basis to her of $24,000 with an outstanding liability of $4,000 for a new auto with a fair market value of $22,000. Margaret paid $2,000 in cash and her liability was assumed by the other party. What is Margaret's basis in the new auto?

• A) $18,000
• B) $20,000
• C) $22,000
• D) $24,000
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Intra-entity Gross Profit

Refers to the profit generated from transactions within the same company or group, not yet realized from an external party's perspective.

Consolidation Process

The method of combining the financial statements of two or more legally separate entities into one set of financial statements for the group as a whole.

Voting Common Stock

Refers to a class of shares that grants the holder the right to vote on company matters and board elections.

Consolidation Entry TI

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