Tia Owns 2,000 Shares of Bass Corporation Common Stock with an $80,000

question 38

Multiple Choice

Tia owns 2,000 shares of Bass Corporation common stock with an $80,000 basis. Bass distributes a nontaxable preferred stock dividend. When the preferred stock is distributed, it has an FMV of $60,000 and the FMV of the 2,000 common stock shares is $180,000. The basis of the preferred stock is

• A)$0.
• B)$20,000.
• C)$60,000.
• D)$80,000.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

The indirect method is a way of preparing the cash flow statement in which net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to compute the cash flow from operating activities.

Operating Activities

Daily business functions and transactions related to a company's core business operations, such as sales, provision of services, and purchasing of raw materials.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the process of earning revenue, including operational costs, utilities, salaries, and rent.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and other investments, included in a company's cash flow statement.