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    Gross Profit Percentage from Property Sale with Assumption of Mortgage

    Kevin sold property with an adjusted basis of $58,000. The buyer assumed Kevin's existing mortgage of $40,000 and agreed to pay an additional $60,000 consisting of a cash down payment of $40,000, and payments of $4,000, plus interest, per year for the next 5 years. Kevin paid selling expenses totaling $2,000. What is Kevin's gro

    Recognized Gross Profit on an Installment Sale

    Kyle sold land on the installment basis for $100,000. His basis in the land was $70,000. Kyle received a $40,000 down payment and a real estate installment sale contract calling for $60,000 in additional payments in future years. In addition, Kyle paid $6,000 in commissions on the sale. What is the gross profit to be recognized

    Sec. 179 Deduction for qualifying five-year equipment

    Elaine owns an unincorporated manufacturing business. In 2011, she purchases and places in service $250,000 of qualifying five-year equipment for use in her business. Her taxable income from the business before any section 179 deduction is $70,000. Elaine takes the maximum allowable deduction under section 179. Which of the foll

    After-Tax Non-Recurring Charges

    After-tax non-recurring charges are: 1. Estimated by tax-effecting pre-tax non-recurring charges using the company's effective income tax rate 2. Excluded from normalized EPS 3. Sometimes disclosed in the footnotes of a company's financial filings 4. All of the above Please select only 1 option from the 4 list

    Calculating a firm's free cash flow (FCF)

    Hello, I understand FCF be found by the expression FCF = (NOPAT - net investment in operating capital) First, I calculated NOPAT as EBIT(1-Tax rate) Naturally, I found EBIT listed on the income statement but I calculated the tax rate by dividing the amount of tax paid by the pretax income. 248/846 = 29.31% tax rate....so

    Assumptions, Principles, and Constraints of Accounting

    Please help me explain the following concepts: - The basic assumptions of accounting - The principles of accounting - The constraints of accounting - A conclusion stating how you think sound financial reporting depends on principles, assumptions, and constraints. Refer to the U.S. GAAP in your response.

    IRC Section 351

    How many distinct steps or requirements are contained in the language of IRC Section 351 (a) for non-recognition treatment, and what are they?

    Taxation: Ownership and Income

    1.Bendetta, a high-tax-rate taxpayer, owns several rental properties and would like to shift some income to her daughter, Jenine. Bendetta instructs her tenants to send their rent checks to Jenine so Jenine can report the rental income. Will this shift the income from Bendetta to Jenine? Why, or why not? 2.Latrell recently us

    Accounting Information Systems Questions

    What important information, related to the accounting equation, is captured by accounting information systems? How does this information get translated to the financial statements? Is it necessary for the accounting information systems to record debits and credits? Why or why not? Why do some organizations continue to use

    Government and Institutional Accounting

    In your role as the financial manager, you routinely review your firm's financial statements and financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of your company. How does one review and analyze financial statements in a for-profit company? How does this compare to how financial statements are analyzed for a nonprofit orga

    The Question of Bonus Deferment

    Under the terms of his salary agreement, president Juan Rivera has an option of receiving either an immediate bonus of $40,000, or a deferred bonus of $75,000 payable in 10 years. Ignoring tax considerations, and assuming a relevant interest rate of 8%, which form of settlement should Rivera accept? Should she... - Accept Bo

    Variable Costing vs. Absorption Costing

    You are the vice president of operations for a small manufacturing company that uses the absorptive method of accounting for fixed manufacturing overhead, and you are approaching the end of the year. The accounting manager just visited some of your supervisors and said that the profitability of the company can appear better if m

    Home office deductions

    The following individuals maintained offices in their home: (1) Dr. Austin is a self-employed surgeon who performs surgery at four hospitals. He uses his home for administrative duties as he does not have an office in any of the hospitals. (2) June, who is a self-employed plumber, earns her living in her customer's homes. S

    Deduction for moving expenses

    In which of the following situations is the taxpayer not allowed a deduction for moving expenses? A. Marva moves from Dallas to Washington D.C. in her job as an IRS agent. She is still working at the IRS Washington office after one year. B. Pam moves from Phoenix to Los Angeles to take a new job. She works at the Los Angeles

    Deducting Entertainment Expenses

    Joe is a self-employed tax attorney who frequently entertains his clients at his country club. Joe's club expenses include the following: Annual dues $ 5,400 Initiation fees

    Non payment of loan

    Last year, Abby loaned Pat $10,000 as a gesture of their friendship. Although Pat had signed a note payable that contained interest payments and a maturity date, the loan had not been repaid this year when Pat died insolvent. For this year, assuming that the loan was bona fide, Abby should account for nonpayment of the loan as a

    Determining a Casualty

    Which of the following is most likely not considered a casualty? A. death of a pine tree due to a two-day infestation of pine beetles B. fire loss C. water damage caused by a broken water heater D. water damage to the walls and ceiling of a taxpayer's personal residence as the result of gradual deterioration of the roof.

    Passive activity definition

    Which of the following is not generally classified as a passive activity? A. an activity in which the taxpayer does not materially participate B. a business in which the taxpayer owns an interest and works 1,000 hours a year C. a limited partnership interest D. rental real estate

    Active Business Income

    During the year, Mark reports $90,000 of active business income from his law practice. He also owns two passive activities. From Activity A, he earns $20,000 of income, and from Activity B, he incurs a $30,000 loss. As a result, Mark A. reports AGI of $80,000. B. reports AGI of $90,000 with a $10,000 loss carryover. C. repo

    Moving deductions

    Donald takes a new job and moves to a new residence. The distances are as follows: Old residence to new job 70 miles Old residence to old job 8 miles By how many miles does the move exceed the minimum distance requirement for the moving expense deduction?

    Employee Business Expenses and AGI Limit

    Sarah incurred employee business expenses of $5,000 consisting of $3,000 business meals and $2,000 customer entertainment. She provided an adequate accounting to her employer's accountable plan and received reimbursement for one-half of the total expenses. How much of the meals and entertainment will be deductible by Sarah witho

    Calculating Travel Deductions

    Norman traveled to San Francisco for four days on vacation, and while there spent another two days conducting business for his employer. Norman's plane fare for the trip was $500; meals cost $150 per day; hotels cost $300 per day; and a rental car cost $150 per day that was used for all six days. Norman was not reimbursed by his

    Auto accident and 2013 AGI

    Juanita, who is single, is in an automobile accident in 2012 and her car sustains $6,200 in damages. Because both drivers received tickets in the accident, Juanita does not expect to recover any of the loss from her insurance company. Juanita's 2012 AGI is $31,000, and she deducts a $3,000 loss on her 2012 tax return. Her other

    Deductible Loss After Limitation

    Jarrett owns a mountain chalet that he purchased in 1999 for $175,000. This year, the home appraised at $300,000. Shortly after the appraisal, a blizzard hit the area in spring of the current year, destroying trees and severely damaging several homes, including Jarrett's chalet. Its value was reduced to $135,000. Jarrett does no

    Deductible Loss and Rental Property

    Using 2013 Tax Code: Shaunda has AGI of $90,000 and owns rental property generating a $27,000 loss. She actively manages the property. Her deductible loss is: A. $0. B. $13,500. C. $25,000. D. $27,000.

    Discussion Questions

    Discussion questions for federal income tax: Types and Benefits John and Jill, who are married, reported 2012 itemized deductions of $7,500 and $500 respectively. John suggests that they file their Federal income tax returns separately-he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and she will claim the standard deduction. Expl

    How Inventory Tracking Technology Relates to Accounting Information Systems

    Please access the link below: http://mhlnews.com/facilities-management/back-basics-inventory-handling-and-tracking-technologies and discuss how inventory tracking technology relates to Accounting Information System . Please relate to internal controls. Do you think this technology can be used effectively?

    30 Accounting Study Questions

    1) The statement of cash flows is used for . 2) Non-operating items on the income statement . 3) The difference between a single-step and multiple-step income statement is that a single-step income statement . 4) Which one of the following statements is true? 5) The accounting convention uses the acquisition cost minus d