Falcon Corporation Ended Its First Year of Operations with Taxable

question 19

Multiple Choice

Falcon Corporation ended its first year of operations with taxable income of $250,000. At the time of Falcon's formation, it incurred $50,000 of organizational expenses. In calculating its taxable income for the year, Falcon claimed an $8,000 deduction for the organizational expenses. What is Falcon's current E & P?

• A) $200,000
• B) $208,000
• C) $250,000
• D) $258,000
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, even though it was not foreseeable.

Explicit Prejudice

Negative attitudes or beliefs that are consciously held and openly expressed towards a group or individual based on characteristics such as race, gender, or ethnicity.

Implicit Prejudice

An unconscious bias or attitude towards a person or group that influences behavior or perceptions without explicit awareness.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out one person or group for unmerited blame or negative outcomes.