Pear, Inc Owns 80 Percent of Apple Corporation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Pear, Inc. owns 80 percent of Apple Corporation. During the current year, Apple reported earnings before tax of $400,000 and paid a dividend of $120,000. The income tax rate for each company is 40 percent and separate tax returns are prepared. What deferred income tax liability arising this year must be recognized in the consolidated balance sheet?

• A) $0.
• B) $7,680.
• C) $17,920.
• D) $38,400.
• E) $51,200.

Distinguish between different types of variances, including direct labor time variance, direct labor rate variance, and direct materials quantity variance.

Recognize the calculation and interpretation of favorable and unfavorable variances.

Identify the roles of standards in evaluating price and quantity variances for both direct materials and direct labor.

Apply the concept of variance analysis to assess operational efficiency.

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Definitions:

Receivables

Amounts owed to a company by customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Without Recourse

A term indicating that the seller of an asset is not responsible for the buyer's inability to collect any debts or obligations related to the asset.

Interest Income

Income earned from deposit accounts or investments through the receipt of interest payments.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.