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AICPA Exam CPA-Business Topic 3 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Business exam
Question #: 86
Topic #: 3
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Jones, Smith, and Bay wanted to form a company called JSB Co. but were unsure about which type of entity would be most beneficial based on their concerns. They all desired the opportunity to make taxfree contributions and distributions where appropriate. They wanted earnings to accumulate tax-free.

They did not want to be subject to personal holding tax and did not want double taxation of income. Bay was going to be the only individual giving management advice to the company and wanted to be a member of JSB through his current company, Channel, InC. Which of the following would be the most appropriate business structure to meet all of their concerns?

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Suggested Answer: C

Choice 'c' is correct. The most logical sequence in planning and controlling capital expenditures is to begin with identifying capital addition projects and other capital needs.

Choice 'a' is incorrect. Analyzing capital addition proposals omits other capital needs.

Choice 'b' is incorrect. Analyzing and evaluating all promising alternatives is beyond the scope of planning and controlling capital expenditures.

Choice 'd' is incorrect. Developing capital budgets is the same as planning and controlling capital expenditures.


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Chauncey
14 days ago
I bet they spent more time arguing over the name than the actual business structure. Classic entrepreneurs!
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Alaine
2 days ago
B) S corporation would be the best choice. It allows for tax-free contributions and distributions.
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Bernardo
18 days ago
I hear they almost went with 'Just Some Businessmen' as the company name. Missed opportunity, if you ask me.
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Alison
21 days ago
Proprietorship? Are they kidding? That's for the solo entrepreneur, not this trio.
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Serita
27 days ago
Limited liability partnership? What is this, a law firm? Clearly, the S corp is the best choice here.
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Kristin
3 days ago
Let's go with S corp then. It seems like the most appropriate business structure for JSB Co.
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Anika
13 days ago
I agree, S corp is the best choice for us. It fits all of our concerns perfectly.
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Fatima
21 days ago
S corp is definitely the way to go. It offers tax benefits and limited liability.
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Keshia
1 months ago
C corporation? Really? Double taxation? No thanks!
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Vashti
8 days ago
D) Limited liability partnership could work for us. Bay can still be a member through his current company.
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Gilbert
13 days ago
B) S corporation might be a good choice too. It allows us to avoid double taxation of income.
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Nobuko
18 days ago
A) Proprietorship sounds like the best option for us. We can make tax-free contributions and distributions.
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Shenika
2 months ago
S corporation seems like the way to go. Avoids double taxation and allows for tax-free contributions and distributions.
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Mi
16 days ago
Bay: I agree, it's the perfect fit for JSB Co.
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Catina
21 days ago
Smith: Yeah, it seems like it meets all of our concerns.
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Vanna
27 days ago
Jones: I think S corporation is the best option for us.
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Vannessa
2 months ago
But wouldn't an S corporation also meet their concerns? It offers pass-through taxation like a partnership.
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Jesus
2 months ago
I agree with Bok, a C corporation would allow for tax-free contributions and distributions.
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Bok
2 months ago
I think a C corporation would be the best option.
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