Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 85

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The FMV of an obligation is used to determine the E&P reduction when a corporation distributes the obligation to its shareholders.
• B)When appreciated property is distributed to shareholders, E&P must be increased by any gain (net of taxes)recognized due to the property distribution.
• C)When appreciated property is distributed in a nonliquidating distribution, the net effect on the distributing corporation's E&P is that it is reduced by the net of the FMV of the property distributed minus the gain (net of federal income taxes)recognized due to the property distribution.
• D)Only B and C above are true.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

An accounting term that refers to the estimated price at which an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties.

Profit On Services

Income generated from the provision of services, calculated by subtracting the cost of delivering those services from the revenue earned.

Service Fee Revenue

Income earned by a company for the provision of services to customers or clients.

Supplying Service

The act of providing services to clients or customers, as opposed to delivering physical goods.