Peggy is an executive for the Tan Furniture Manufacturing Company. She purchased furniture from the company for $9,500, the price Tan ordinarily would charge a wholesaler for the same items. The retail price of the furniture was $12,500, and Tan's cost was $9,000. The company also paid for Peggy's parking space in a garage near the office. The parking fee was $600 for the year. All employees are allowed to buy furniture at a discounted price comparable to that charged to Peggy. However, the company does not pay other employees' parking fees. Peggy's gross income from the above is: a. $4,100. b. $3,500. c. $600. O d. $-0-.

Peggy is an executive for the Tan Furniture Manufacturing Company. She purchased furniture from the company for $9,500, the price Tan ordinarily would charge a wholesaler for the same items. The retail price of the furniture was $12,500, and Tan's cost was $9,000. The company also paid for Peggy's parking space in a garage near the office. The parking fee was $600 for the year. All employees are allowed to buy furniture at a discounted price comparable to that charged to Peggy. However, the company does not pay other employees' parking fees. Peggy's gross income from the above is: a. $4,100. b. $3,500. c. $600. O d. $-0-.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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