Vicki Owns and Operates a News Agency (As a Sole

question 21

Multiple Choice

Vicki owns and operates a news agency (as a sole proprietorship) . During 2012, she incurred expenses of $24,000 to increase circulation of newspapers and magazines that her agency distributes. For regular income tax purposes, she elected to expense the $24,000 in 2012. In addition, Vicki incurred $15,000 in circulation expenditures in 2013 and again elected expense treatment.What AMT adjustments will be required in 2012 and 2013 as a result of the circulation expenditures?

• A)$16,000 positive in 2012, $2,000 positive in 2013.
• B)$16,000 negative in 2012, $2,000 positive in 2013.
• C)$16,000 negative in 2012, $10,000 positive in 2013.
• D)$16,000 positive in 2012, $10,000 positive in 2013.
• E)None of the above.

Understand the mechanisms that lead to different forms of speciation.

Identify various reproductive isolating barriers and their categorization into prezygotic and postzygotic types.

Recognize the role of gene flow in speciation and how geographic and ecological barriers influence it.

Comprehend the significance of specific traits ("magic traits") in the process of speciation.

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