Abbot Corporation Reported a Net Operating Loss of $400,000 in Year

question 96

Multiple Choice

Abbot Corporation reported a net operating loss of $400,000 in year 1, which the corporation elected to carryforward to year 2. Included in the computation was regular depreciation of $100,000 (E&P depreciation is $40,000) , and a dividends received deduction of $15,000. The corporation's current earnings and profits for year 1would be:

• A) $(325,000)
• B) $(340,000)
• C) $(400,000)
• D) $(355,000)

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