Question: 1. Bill owns 55% of the outstanding stock of Gates Corporation. During 2015, Gates sold a machine to Bill for $40,000. The machine had an adjusted tax basis of $46,000, and had been owned by Gates Corporation for three years. Determine the taxable gain or loss that Gates Corporation can claim on its 2015 income tax return. 2. Which of the following is true about management accounting? I) Management accounting is associated with the presentation of accounting data. II) Management accounting is extremely sensitive to investors' needs. a. Only I b. Only II c. Both I and II d. None of the above 3. Review the Rights & Responsibilities of a Certified Management Accountant. a) What are some of the ethical responsibilities and obligations that management accountants have within an organization? b) Are these responsibilities different than the obligations for financial accountants?

Question: 1. Bill owns 55% of the outstanding stock of Gates Corporation. During 2015, Gates sold a machine to Bill for $40,000. The machine had an adjusted tax basis of $46,000, and had been owned by Gates Corporation for three years. Determine the taxable gain or loss that Gates Corporation can claim on its 2015 income tax return. 2. Which of the following is true about management accounting? I) Management accounting is associated with the presentation of accounting data. II) Management accounting is extremely sensitive to investors' needs. a. Only I b. Only II c. Both I and II d. None of the above 3. Review the Rights & Responsibilities of a Certified Management Accountant. a) What are some of the ethical responsibilities and obligations that management accountants have within an organization? b) Are these responsibilities different than the obligations for financial accountants?

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