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Scenario 2-1 As One of the World's Largest Computer and Technology Developers

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Scenario 2-1
As one of the world's largest computer and technology developers, Dell, Inc. has never been a stranger to advertising. However, due to a consistent decline in market share, the Texas-based company is looking to overhaul its advertising efforts for the first time in years. In the past, Dell found success promoting its products as some of the most inexpensive computer products in the market. However, the company's new ad campaign, which will be targeted toward more high-end users, will make no mention of product price. The company is looking to reinvent its image and believes that the first step in doing so is to revamp its outdated advertising campaign.
-(Scenario 2-1) To generate interest in its new line of computers,Dell hires a company to design a number of contests and incentive programs that will help build excitement for the new line.This company is an example of a(n) :

Definitions:

Involuntary Conversion

A forced exchange or loss of property through theft, destruction, or condemnation, with potential tax implications.

Depreciation Recapture

A tax provision that allows the IRS to collect taxes on any profitable sale of an asset that had previously benefited from tax deductions through depreciation.

Installment Method

The installment method is a tax provision that allows taxpayers to spread income recognition over the period they receive payments from the sale of certain property.

Gain Recognized

The profit realized from the sale of assets over its adjusted basis, which must be reported for tax purposes.