Which of the Following Assets Held by a Cash Basis

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assets held by a cash basis accounting firm is a § 1231 asset?

• A) An account receivable from a client.
• B) A desk used in the business and held more than one year.
• C) An investment in Orange Company common stock.
• D) A computer used in the business, held more than one year, but fully depreciated under § 179 when acquired.
• E) b. and d.

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Definitions:

Holder in Due Course

A legal term referring to a party that has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, thereby having certain rights to enforce the instrument free of many defenses.

Negotiable Instrument

A written document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, and which can be transferred to another holder.

Natural Persons

Individuals in their capacity as humans in law, as opposed to legal entities like corporations.

Holder in Due Course

A term referring to a person who has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, and thus has certain protections against defenses and claims that could be asserted against the original party.