For Each of the Following Situations, Determine Whether the Expenses

question 93

Essay

For each of the following situations, determine whether the expenses are deductible as an education expense. Explain.
a.Marvin owns a real estate development firm and his adjusted gross income is $60,000. He enrolls as a part-time student at Northern College. His primary motivation for taking the classes is to obtain a greater understanding of the accounting issues associated with his real estate development business. He also believes that he can save 25% of the amount he pays in accounting expenses. The cost of the 2 courses he enrolls in is $900.
b.Nancy is employed as a computer manager for a data processing company and her adjusted gross income is $90,000. She enrolls in a night course ($225) at the local college. The course is not required by her employer, but does improve her job skills.
c.Janine is a recent graduate of Western University and has been hired by a local accounting firm. The firm expects Janine to pass the CPA exam on her initial attempt. To help her prepare for the CPA exam, she takes the Booker CPA Review Course that costs $1,500.
d.Cam runs a licensed day-care center. To maintain his license he is required to attend a minimum of 30 hours a year of continuing education. During the year, Cam attends 40 hours of continuing education seminars at a cost of $1,500.

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

Financial statement entries that represent the net amount of cash and cash equivalents being transferred into and out of a business.

Credit Evaluations

Assessments conducted to determine the creditworthiness of individuals or entities, analyzing their ability to repay debts based on past and current financial activity.

Lending Decisions

The process undertaken by financial institutions to assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers and decide whether to extend credit.

Long-term Borrowing

Debt obtained by a company with repayment terms extending beyond one year, used to finance the company's long-term investments and operations.