The SSC Partnership Balance Sheet Includes the Following Assets on December

question 92

Multiple Choice

The SSC Partnership balance sheet includes the following assets on December 31 of the current year:
Susan, a 1/3 partner, has an adjusted basis of $90,000 for her partnership interest. If Susan sells her entire partnership interest to Emma for $120,000 cash, how much capital gain and ordinary income must Susan recognize from the sale?

• A)$30,000 ordinary income
• B)$30,000 capital gain
• C)$10,000 ordinary income; $20,000 capital gain
• D)$10,000 capital gain; $20,000 ordinary income

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Definitions:

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of profits retained in the company and its subsidiaries after dividends are paid, as shown in the consolidated financial statements.

Net Income

The amount of money a company earns after deducting all expenses and tax obligations from its revenues.

Identifiable Net Assets (INA) Method

A valuation method in mergers and acquisitions that calculates the fair value of a company's net assets, excluding goodwill.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing items like brand name, good customer relations, and reputation.