Marietta and Alpharetta Corporation,two Accrual Method of Accounting Corporations That

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Essay

Marietta and Alpharetta Corporation,two accrual method of accounting corporations that use the calendar year as their tax year,have filed consolidated tax returns for a number of years.Alpharetta Corporation,a 100% owned subsidiary of Marietta,is transferring a patent,equipment,and working capital to newly created Georgia Corporation in exchange for 100% of its stock.In 2011,the corporation will begin to produce parts for the computer industry.Georgia Corporation expects to incur organizational expenditures of $10,000 and start-up expenditures of $60,000.What tax issues should Georgia Corporation consider with respect to the selection of its overall accounting method,inventory method,and tax year,and the proper reporting of its organizational and start-up expenditures?

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Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial analysis tool used to compare the cost efficiency of two or more investments or projects with different lifespans by normalizing their costs on an annual basis.

Operating Cash Flow

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Employee Salaries

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