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Gee Corporation Purchased Land from an Unrelated Corporation Several Years

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Gee Corporation purchased land from an unrelated corporation several years ago for $105,000. The land was used by Gee as a storage lot for company trucks. Gee sold the land to Wilkers, its 85%-owned subsidiary corporation, last year (July 3)for $115,000. The land was also used in Wilkers' trade or business. Wilkers Corporation sold the land for cash this year (August 22)for $130,000 to a corporation that was not a member of the affiliated group. What gains and losses are recognized, deferred, or restored by Gee and Wilkers Corporations?


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Related Diversification

Is used when a corporation believes it can achieve synergy among the various businesses that it owns.

Unrelated Diversification

Unrelated diversification is a corporate strategy involving a firm expanding into business activities that are different from its current operations or markets, aiming to reduce risk through diversification.

Differentiation Strategy

A business approach where a company aims to stand out in the market by offering unique products or services, as opposed to competing mainly on price.

Analyzer Strategy

A business approach that balances maintaining current markets and products while seeking opportunities for innovation.

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