Chapter 11, Problem 21AP

Camden Corporation, a calendar year accrual basis corporation, reported $5 million of net income after tax on its current year financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the following information is available from Camden’s books and records:

• Federal income tax expense per books was $1.5 million.
• Camden incurred $30,000 of meals and $25,000 of entertainment expenses.
• Camden sold two pieces of equipment used in its business for total sales proceeds of $400,000. The equipment’s original cost was $2 million. Book depreciation prior to sale totaled $1.2 million; tax depreciation totaled $1.5 million.
• Camden uses the reserve method of accounting for bad debts. Additions to the reserve during the year totaled $400,000. Accounts receivable actually written off during the year totaled $450,000.
• Camden’s depreciation expense for book purposes totaled $900,000. Tax depreciation computed under MACRS is $1.25 million.

1. a. Determine Camden’s taxable income and regular tax liability.
2. b. Complete Schedule M-1, page 6, Form 1120.