Definition Definition Amount earned or lost on the sale of one or more items is referred to as the profit or loss on that item
Chapter 16, Problem 1DQ
To determine
Explain the issue face by the person S while preparing a federal income tax return.
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Income tax: Income tax is a tax levied on an individual’s income (taxable income). It is a direct tax which means it is levied on and paid by the same individual. It is a progressive tax which means the tax rates will change according to the changes in the level of income.
Generally stock is a capital asset. So, the profit or loss from the sale of stock is a capital gain or loss. This gain or loss is separated from person S other gains and losses. Stock is inherited and person S holding this share for longer period. Sale of stock only determines whether there is a capital gain or loss. Net gain or loss is required because to check whether the long-term gain is eligible for alternative tax calculation and to check whether there is a deduction for net capital loss.
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SUBJECT - GENERAL ACCOUNT
Department E had 4,000 units in Work in Process that were 40%
completed at the beginning of the period at a cost of $14,114. Of the
$14,114, $8,395 was for material and $5,719 was for conversion costs.
14,000 units of direct materials were added during the period at a cost
of $25,963. 15,000 units were completed during the period, and 3,000
units were 75% completed at the end of the period. All materials are
added at the beginning of the process. Direct labor was $33,809 and
factory overhead was $19,934.
If the average cost method is used what would be the conversion cost
per unit?
a. $1.91
b. $5.31
c. $3.45
d. $1.73
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