Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Installment Sales

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding installment sales?

• A)Only gains are eligible for installment sale reporting.
• B)Depreciation recapture is deferred in an installment sale.
• C)The gross profit percentage is needed to determine the annual gain recognized.
• D)Stock sales are ineligible for installment sale treatment.
• E)None of thesE.Depreciation recapture is not eligible for installment sale treatment and must be reported as ordinary income in the year of sale.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A method of preparing the cash flow statement in which net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Financing Activities

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of a company.

Long-Term Debt

A financial obligation that is due for repayment in more than one year's time.