Which One of the Following Is True About Section 1231

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true about Section 1231 assets?

• A)Section 1231 assets are treated like capital assets when they produce losses on sale.
• B)Business property held 1 year or less is considered a Section 1231 asset.
• C)Section 1231 assets include company stock.
• D)Section 1231 asset losses must be netted against 1231 asset gains before tax treatment is determined.
• E)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Securitization Entities

Specialized entities created to pool various financial assets and sell them as securities to investors.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents a company's assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at a specific point in time.

U.S. GAAP

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the framework of accounting standards, rules, and procedures defined by the professional accounting industry in the United States.

Sales Revenue Approach

A method of recognizing revenue based on the sales transactions processed by a company.