If a Capital Asset Held for One Year or More

question 105

True/False

If a capital asset held for one year or more is sold at a gain,the gain is classified as long-term capital gain.

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Definitions:

Lower Of Cost

An accounting principle that dictates that inventory and other assets should be reported at the lower of their historical purchase cost or current market value.

Market Method

A valuation method used to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities, based on their selling prices in active markets.

LIFO

Last-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the most recently acquired items are recorded as sold first.

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used to estimate inventory cost for retail businesses by applying a constant gross margin percentage.