Falcon Corporation Ended Its First Year of Operations with Taxable

question 19

Multiple Choice

Falcon Corporation ended its first year of operations with taxable income of $250,000. At the time of Falcon's formation, it incurred $50,000 of organizational expenses. In calculating its taxable income for the year, Falcon claimed an $8,000 deduction for the organizational expenses. What is Falcon's current E & P?

• A) $200,000
• B) $208,000
• C) $250,000
• D) $258,000
• E) None of the above

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Common Shares

Units of ownership in a corporation, giving holders a proportion of the voting rights and potential dividends.

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Translation Rate

The exchange rate used to convert the financial statements of a foreign subsidiary to the reporting currency of the parent company.

Functional Currency

The primary currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates, used in preparing its financial statements.