Connect 2-Semester Access Card for Fundamental Accounting Principles
Connect 2-Semester Access Card for Fundamental Accounting Principles
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ISBN: 9780077632755
Author: John Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 2DQ
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Concept Introduction: Accounting is an important aspect for any business. Without proper accounting, the business owners would not be able to identify the incomes earned or the losses incurred. They will not be able to know whether they are earning something or not. So, accounting is the essence of the business and without accounting the business has no sense.

To discuss: The reasons for the preference of accrual basis of accounting over cash basis.

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Joe transferred the following assets to JH Corporation.   Basis to Transferor FMV       Cash $120,000 $120,000                Machinery $48,000                    $36,000                 Land $108,000                    $144,000                   In exchange, Joe received 50% of JH Corporation’s only class of stock outstanding.  The stock has no established value. However, all parties believe that the value of the stock Joe received is the equivalent of the value of the assets she transferred.  The only other shareholder, Ethan, formed JH Corporation five years ago. Joe has no gain or loss on the transfer. JH Corporation has a basis of $48,000 in the machinery and $108,000 in the land. JH Corporation has a basis of $36,000 in the machinery and $144,000 in the land. Joe has a basis of $276,000 in the stock of JH Corporation.e. None of the above.
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