At the beginning of the tax year, lizzie holds a $10,000 stock basis as the sole shareholder of spike, inc., an s corporation. during the year, spike reports the following. determine lizzie's stock basis at the end of the year and the treatment of her cash distribution. net taxable income from sales $25,000net short-term capital loss (18,000)cash distribution to lizzie, 12/31 15,000

Sauer food company has decided to buy a new computer system with an expected life of three years. the cost is $440,000. the company can borrow $440,000 for three years at 14 percent annual interest or for one year at 12 percent annual interest. assume interest is paid in full at the end of each year. a. how much would sauer food company save in interest over the three-year life of the computer system if the one-year loan is utilized and the loan is rolled over (reborrowed) each year at the same 12 percent rate? compare this to the 14 percent three-year loan.

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.

Bruce matthews played football for the tennessee titans. as part of his contract, he agreed to submit any dispute to arbitra- tion. he also agreed that tennessee law would determine all matters related to workers' compensation. after matthews retired, he filed a workers' compensation claim in california. the arbitrator ruled that matthews could pursue his claim in california but only under tennessee law. should this award be set aside?