Amanda Is the President and 60% Owner of ANR, a Closely

question 88

Essay

Amanda is the president and 60% owner of ANR, a closely held corporation. During the year, she is paid a salary of $650,000. Her salary is 40% higher than that for executives of comparably sized companies in the industry. ANR has experienced 4 straight years of increased sales growth, at 3% per year, while other companies in the industry have experienced decreasing or level sales. Discuss what factors are used to determine whether Amanda's salary represents reasonable compensation.

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Exchange Rate

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