Which of the Following Statements Is Always Correct Regarding Assets

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is always correct regarding assets acquired by a newly formed partnership? If a partner contributes:

• A)Depreciable property: the partnership treats the property as newly acquired depreciable property, and may claim a § 179 deduction.
• B)Unrealized (cash-basis) receivables: the partnership will report a capital gain when the receivable is collected.
• C)Inventory (in the partner's hands): the partnership reports ordinary income if the property is held as a capital asset and sold within five years of the contribution date.
• D)Land valued at less than its basis: the partnership reports a § 1231 loss if the property is sold at a loss.
• E)None of these statements is correct.

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Definitions:

Net Income

Refers to the total earnings or profit of a company after subtracting all expenses from its total revenue.

Total Debts

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including both short-term and long-term liabilities.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that a company is required to pay within a year.

Return on Equity

A measure of a company's profitability that calculates how much profit is generated with the money shareholders have invested, reflecting financial performance and efficiency.