Answer: The statement "A. Relevant information is complete, neutral, and free from error." is incorrect
Explanation: The generally accepted accounting principles are a set of rules and norms that serve as an accounting guide to formulate criteria related to the measurement of equity and to the information of the patrimonial and economic elements of an entity. While one of these 14 principles speaks of neutrality in none mentions that Relevant information is complete, neutral, and free from error
Answer:
Capital gain $24,900
Explanation:
Jonas's Stock basis $33,200
Less $8,300
Capital gain $24,900
$24,900 cash distribution - Net share of Ard's taxable income $16,600= $8,300
Therefore Jonas's recognized capital gain
of $24,900
Answer: $80,242
Explanation:
Common stock = Assets - Liabilities - Retained earnings
Assets next year = 256,555 + 55,000
= $311,555
Liabilities remain unchanged.
Retained earnings
= Opening retained earnings + Net income - dividends
= 49,793 + 44,200 - 12,000
= $81,993
Common stock next year;
= 311,555 - 149,320 - 81,993
= $80,242
Answer:
The correct answer is letter "A": Shareholder's equity is the residual value of a firm.
Explanation:
Shareholders' equity is a measure of a company's net worth. I can be calculated by subtracting the company's total liabilities from its assets. It is also understood as the <em>funds remaining after all creditors and debts are paid</em> that is why we could say it is the residual value of the firm.
