Partnerships and S corporations may elect a year that does not end on December 31 if: a. A business purpose for the year can be demonstrated. b. The entity retains the same year as was used for fiscal year ending in 1987 , provided the entity agrees to make required tax payments. c. The partnership's or S corporation's year results in a deferral of not more than three months' income and the entity agrees to make required tax payments. d. a and c only e. All of the above

Partnerships and S corporations may elect a year that does not end on December 31 if: a. A business purpose for the year can be demonstrated. b. The entity retains the same year as was used for fiscal year ending in 1987 , provided the entity agrees to make required tax payments. c. The partnership's or S corporation's year results in a deferral of not more than three months' income and the entity agrees to make required tax payments. d. a and c only e. All of the above

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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