Inca Company Reports Current E&P of Negative $100,000 in 20X3

question 73

Multiple Choice

Inca Company reports current E&P of negative $100,000 in 20X3 and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $200,000. Inca distributed $300,000 to its sole shareholder on January 1, 20X3. How much of the distribution is treated as a dividend in 20X3?

• A) $0.
• B) $100,000.
• C) $200,000.
• D) $300,000.

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Definitions:

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