David Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer and Is Expected to Live

question 51

Multiple Choice

David has been diagnosed with cancer and is expected to live less than 18 months.David is covered by a life insurance policy with a $400,000 face amount.David cashes in the policy early under a special option and receives 80% of the face amount or $320,000.In the year of collection,David will report

• A)no income.
• B)$80,000.
• C)$320,000.
• D)$400,000.

---

Definitions:

Investment Income

Investment income refers to the revenue generated from holding financial assets, including dividends, interest, and capital gains.

Long-Term Investment

Investments in assets or securities that a company intends to hold for a period longer than one year.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, often with voting rights, representing a claim on a portion of the company's profits.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control or jointly control over those policies.