CPA-REGULATION practice question 9 of 15

Mosh, a sole proprietor, uses the cash basis of accounting. At the beginning of the current year, accounts receivable were $25,000. During the year, Mosh collected $100,000 from customers. At the end of the year, accounts receivable were $15,000. What was Mosh's gross taxable income for the current year?

Full set: 69 questions
Answer options
A: $75,000
B: $90,000
C: $100,000 Correct answer
D: $110,000
Correct Answer:
C. $100,000
Explanation

Choice "c" is correct. The facts state that cash collections from customers were $100,000 and as a cash basis taxpayer this is the amount of Mosh's gross taxable income for the year. Note that according to the formula BASE - we can determine the amount of sales = $90,000, but that would give us accrual, not cash basis, income. https://kxbjsyuhceggsyvxdkof.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/file-images/AICPA_CPA-Regulation/page_14_img_1.jpg Choice "a" is incorrect. See explanation above. Choice "b" is incorrect. $90,000 is the amount of sales that would be Mosh's taxable income if Mosh were an accrual basis taxpayer. Choice "d" is incorrect. See explanation above.

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