Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 14

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)The distributing corporation's E&P must be reduced by the FMV of nontaxable stock rights distributed to shareholders.
• B)A stock redemption can be used to withdraw some assets from a corporation prior to a sale of the business.
• C)A shareholder can redeem part of his stock and recognize a capital gain if the corporation has only one shareholder.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing Income Statement

An income statement format that includes all manufacturing costs (both fixed and variable) in the calculation of the cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor expenses.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and the variable costs associated with producing it, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs—costs that change with production volume—in the cost of goods sold.