Which of the Following Is Correct

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A) Improperly classifying a § 1231 loss as a capital loss might affect adjusted gross income.
• B) Improperly classifying a capital loss as a § 1231 loss might affect adjusted gross income.
• C) Misclassifying a § 1231 gain as a short-term capital gain might affect adjusted gross income.
• D) Misclassifying a short-term capital gain as a § 1231 gain might affect adjusted gross income.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions

Accounting methods assumed about how costs flow through inventory; basic types include FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average.

Financial Statements

Documented records that outline the financial activities and conditions of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Perpetual Inventory System

A perpetual inventory system is an accounting method that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

FIFO

First-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the oldest items are sold first.