Question 1

Which of the following requires filing a gift tax return if the transfer exceeds the available annual gift tax exclusion?

Options :

A : Medical expenses paid directly to a physician on behalf of an individual unrelated to the donor.

B : Tuition paid directly to an accredited university on behalf of an individual unrelated to the donor.

C : Payments for college books, supplies, and dormitory fees on behalf of an individual unrelated to the donor.

D : Campaign expenses paid to a political organization.

Answer: C

Question 2

The target capital structure of Cerberus Co. is 50% debt, 10% preferred equity, and 40% common equity. The interest rate on debt is 8%, the yield on the preferred is 10%, the cost of common equity is 12%, and the tax rate is 40%. Cerberus does not anticipate issuing any new stock. What is Cerberus' weighted-average cost of capital?

Options :

A : 7.40%

B : 8.20%

C : 9.00%

D : 9.80%

Answer: B

Question 3

Knickerbocker Corp. issued $20 million of long-term debt in the current year. What is a major advantage to Knickerbocker with the debt issuance?

Options :

A : The reduced earnings per share possible through financial leverage.

B : The relatively low after-tax cost due to the interest deduction.

C : The increased financial risk resulting from the use of the debt.

D : The reduction of the shareholders' control over the company.

Answer: B

Question 4

Brick Co. has considerable excess manufacturing capacity. A special order's cost sheet includes the following applied manufacturing overhead costs: fixed, $18,000; variable, $43,000. The fixed costs include a normal $3,600 allocation for in-house design costs although no in-house design will be done. Instead, the job will require the use of external designers costing $4,500. What is the total amount to be included in the calculation to determine the minimum acceptable price for the special order?

Options :

A : $46,600

B : $47,500

C : $61,000

D : $61,900

Answer: B

Question 5

Drillfast is a drilling corporation with operations at oil rigs around the world. For the 2014 annual report, which business segment should be reported as an operating segment?

Options :

A : South American segment, which contributes 8% of total revenues, 5% of profits and accounts for 9% of assets. South American operating manager reports to the chief operating officer.

B : African segment, which contributes 9% of the company’s assets, 16% of total revenues, and 18% of profits. The African operating manager reports to the British operating manager.

C : Australian segment, which contributes 10% of total revenues, 2% of assets, and 4% of profits. The Australian manager reports to the chief operating officer.

D : Texas based corporate headquarters

Answer: C