Identify Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 94

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is false.

• A)The AAA balance can be negative, but the shareholder's basis in the S corporation stock cannot be less than zero.
• B)The AAA represents the cumulative income/loss recognized in post-1982 S corporation years.
• C)Nonmoney property distributions made by an S corporation having accumulated E&P are treated differently when determining the corporate-level gain recognized under Sec. 311 than are property distributions made by an S corporation without accumulated E&P.
• D)Tax-exempt income does not increase the AAA but increases the basis of the S corporation stock.

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Definitions:

Conservatism

An accounting principle that dictates to recognize expenses and liabilities as soon as possible, but revenues and assets only when they are assured of being received.

Gross Profit Method

A technique used to estimate the amount of inventory a business has by applying the gross margin ratio to the cost of goods sold.

Fireproof Vault

A secure storage unit designed to protect contents from fire, typically used to safeguard valuable documents and items.

Grossprofit Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold (COGS), expressed as a percentage of sales.