Suppose at the Beginning of 2016, Jamaal's Basis in His

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose at the beginning of 2016, Jamaal's basis in his S corporation stock was $27,000 and that Jamaal has loaned the S corporation $10,000. During 2016, the S corporation reported an $80,000 ordinary business loss and no separately stated items. After any loss deductions this year, what is Jamaal's stock and debt basis at the end of the year if Jamaal is a 50% shareholder of the S corporation?

• A) $27,000 stock basis; 10,000 debt basis.
• B) $0 stock basis; $10,000 debt basis.
• C) $67,000 stock basis; $10,000 debt basis.
• D)-$13,000 stock basis; $10,000 debt basis.
• E)None of these

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Financing Activities

Transactions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity and borrowings of a company.

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A financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Investing Section

A part of a company's cash flow statement that shows the cash spent on or generated from investment activities, such as purchasing physical assets or securities.

Capital Assets

Long-term assets acquired for operation and not for resale, typically including buildings, machinery, and equipment.