As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation Has a Deficit in Accumulated

question 109

Multiple Choice

As of January 1, Cassowary Corporation has a deficit in accumulated E & P of $100,000. For the tax year, current E & P (accrued ratably) is $240,000 (prior to any distributions) . On July 1, Cassowary Corporation distributes $275,000 to its sole shareholder. The amount of the distribution that is a dividend is:

• A) $20,000.
• B) $140,000.
• C) $240,000.
• D) $275,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Day-to-day actions that are involved in running a business, such as sales, purchasing, and paying expenses, that affect the company's cash flow.

Financing Activities

Transactions involving raising capital and repaying investors, including issuing equity, borrowing funds, and repaying debt, as part of the company's cash flow activities.

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.

Comparative Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents the balances of assets, liabilities, and equity at two or more points in time, allowing for comparison and analysis.